Family History

Family History is one of the fastest growing leisure activities and at Preston Library we have many resources and records to help you to find out about your ancestors.

Arrange an introductory session by leaving your details with a staff member and we will contact you to make an appointment.

Useful Family History Websites

Ancestry.com
This very popular online resource is available free for you to do your research
at any of our libraries as well as in the Family History area at Preston Library.
Find your ancestors in Australia, America, the United Kingdom and some European countries.
Search through census, birth, marriage and death records and much more.

Public Records Office of Victoria
PROV is the archives of the Victorian State Government holding records
from the 1830s

Family Search
A huge collection of worldwide family history records 

Genealogical Society of Victoria
A leading family history society with an extensive collection of local and overseas records

National Archives of Australia
Learn how to view original military & migration records to help with your research

Websites for Genealogists
An Australian gateway site for tracing your family history