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Family history research guides
Use State Library's research guides to learn more detail about family history resources to help you discover your ancestors.
Getting started with family history
Family history is more than the basic facts. Follow our guide on how to begin tracing your family tree. Find out the steps to follow, and where to start looking for information.

Births, deaths and marriages
Immigration and shipping
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Electoral rolls, Directories and Census records
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