Long Lost Relatives

Reconnect with long-lost relatives and friends through genealogical research and tracing techniques. Uncover family connections from the past.

First Steps Exploring the Family Tree

Start your family history research by writing down what you know, then interview relatives to fill in the gaps.

Genealogy Websites

Start tracing your family history with major genealogy websites, record databases and free research tools to build your family tree.

Locating Long Lost Family and Friends

Use free online directories and search engines to track down old friends and relatives without paying for people finder services.

Meeting Long Lost Relatives

How to safely meet someone claiming to be a long lost relative and protect yourself from potential scams.

The Police and Public Records

Get police records and publications through freedom of information requests to find background details and patterns for investigations.

Tracing Beneficiaries

Unclaimed inheritances, pensions and insurance payouts sit in limbo when beneficiaries can't be found, but heirs can still claim them years later.