Historical searches and records

In this section you will find useful information on historical searches for births, deaths, marriages, funeral records and family history.

Historical searches for births

All local registration offices can assist you with your historical searches for births.

Historical searches for deaths

All local registration offices can assist you with historical searches for deaths.

Historical searches for marriages

All local registration offices can assist you with historical searches for marriages.

Family history

The first rule of genealogical research is to start with yourself and work backwards in time. You could produce a very simple family tree which traces only your father's line.

Bellshill Family History Centre

In North Lanarkshire we have established a family history centre in Bellshill to assist people who wish to trace their ancestry, discover their roots and create family trees.