Press 'Name Search' on the menu

Helpful tip:

 If you don't see 'Name Search' in the menu (but see 'Free Trial' instead), then you're either not a logged-in Member, or you should maybe press 'Home' again to reset the menu.

Fill in Last name and optionally "Sounds like"
... then click 'Search'
To read about 'Advanced Search'
please click here

Helpful tips:

 Last names must be at least 3 characters long.
 Names can be entered in either upper (capitals) or lower case - Searches are case-insensitive

Search results are displayed
Click on Country/County

Helpful tips

 The numbers in brackets are the number of people found in each Country/County
 At the bottom you can see the total number of people and places found.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

County results are displayed
Click on Place (e.g. Church)

Helpful tips

 The numbers in brackets are the number of people found in each Place (i.e. Church or Memorial).
 At the bottom you can see the total number of people and places found.
 Sometimes you may find that the name of the place is followed by 'inside' or 'outside' to help you pinpoint the memorial's location.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

Matching Names are displayed...
...together with age and date of death (where available)
Click on one

Helpful tips:

 If the name link is silver rather than white, then you have already looked at this inscription.
 The following icons may be displayed:
- an interesting memorial
- a notable place
- a military connection
- additional notes available for this memorial
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

Inscription (and sometimes a photo)
are displayed

Helpful tips:

 If you click on the photo you can view a larger version in a new browser window.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

Press 'Name Search' on the menu
and then the 'Advanced' button

Helpful tip:

 If you don't see 'Name Search' in the menu (but see 'Free Trial' instead), then you're either not a logged-in Member, or you should maybe press 'Home' again to reset the menu.

Fill in Last name and optionally 'First name'
and optionally 'Sounds like'

Helpful tips:

 Last names must be at least 3 characters long.
 Names can be entered in either upper (capitals) or lower case - Searches are case-insensitive.
 'Sounds like' allows you to search for similarly-sounding names.
 If you tick 'Sounds like' and enter a First name - Sounds like will apply to BOTH first and last names

Choose desired 'Search for Last name in:' selection
(see below screenshot for usage hints)

Helpful tip

 'Search for Last name in:' will allow you to search for the Last name you entered as either:
the Last name only; the Maiden name only or either Maiden or Last name as it appears on the Inscription

Search results are displayed
Click on Country/County

Helpful tips

 The numbers in brackets are the number of people found in each Country/County.
 At the bottom you can see the total number of people and places found.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

County results are displayed
Click on Place (e.g. Church)

Helpful tips

 The numbers in brackets are the number of people found in each Place (i.e. Church or Memorial).
 At the bottom you can see the total number of people and places found.
 Sometimes you may find that the name of the place is followed by 'inside' or 'outside' to help you pinpoint the memorial's location.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

Matching Names are displayed...
...together with age and date of death (where available)
Click on one

Helpful tips:

 If the name link is silver rather than white, then you have already looked at this inscription.
 The following icons may be displayed
- an interesting memorial
- a notable place
- a military connection
- additional notes available for this memorial
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.

Inscription (and sometimes a photo)
are displayed

Helpful tips:

 If you click on the photo you can view a larger version in a new browser window.
 NEVER use the 'Back' buttons when navigating during a search!
Instead, use the specially designed links at the bottom to take you back to earlier stages, or use the "Breadcrumb trail" at the top.