Traces

Discovering the history of your home

people often develop strong connections to their homes and find leaving them to be difficult, so it’s fascinating to learn about the people who lived in your home before you did. Whether you’ve lived in a house for years and are curious about those who lived there previously, or you’re keen to find out what an ancestor’s home was like, here are some tips on where to begin your research.

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