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Findmypast Australia (findmypast.com.au) gives family historians searchable access to UK, Irish and Australian digitised newspapers, census returns, birth, marriage & death indexes and parish registers. Subscriptions unlock extensive archival magazines and newspapers plus online family-tree tools, hints and downloadable record images.

Best forFamily historians and genealogists researching UK, Irish and Australian ancestry

Price range$$

Ships toWorldwide (online access)

DeliveryInstant digital access to online records and downloadable images after purchase

Paymentcredit & debit cards · PayPal

Key features

📰Extensive newspaper archiveAccess millions of British, Irish and Australian newspaper pages, including local titles and historical magazines — useful for obituaries, notices and social history research.

📜Official records & indexesSearch census returns, birth/marriage/death indexes, parish registers and military records with indexed search and scanned original images where available.

🧭Family-tree toolsBuild an online family tree with hints drawn from the record collections and downloadable PDFs of sourced documents to keep your research organised.

What you get

Newspapers & magazines

Findmypast’s newspaper collection is one of its headline offerings: searchable OCR text of historic local and national papers, plus digitised magazines and periodicals. Results link to scanned page images so you can view context, announcements and adverts. Coverage focuses on the UK, Ireland and Australia, and is especially useful for obituaries, announcements and social-history research that you won’t find in index-only databases.

Records & indexes

The site aggregates census returns, birth, marriage and death indexes, parish registers and military documents with indexed search fields and original-image viewing when available. Advanced filters let you narrow by county, parish and year. Many records include transcription and source citations to speed verification; occasional gaps remain for some counties and early records, so search strategies often require checking multiple collections.

Subscriptions & tools

Subscriptions unlock full access to collections, search tools and hints; you can build and export family trees, attach records and download image PDFs. Plans vary by region (UK, World, Australia) and offer monthly or annual billing. New users sometimes get a free trial or promotional discount. Customer support helps with account and subscription issues but advanced research still benefits from primary-source verification.

Collections

Newspaper archivesCensus recordsBirth, marriage & death indexesParish & church registersMilitary recordsImmigration & travel recordsFamily tree builderHistorical magazines

Bottom line

What we like

Large, searchable newspaper and periodical archive with original scanned pages
Broad UK, Irish and Australian record coverage including censuses and parish registers
Integrated family-tree tools and downloadable document images
Frequent promotions and occasional free trials for new users

Worth knowing

Coverage is stronger for the UK and Ireland than for some other countries
Some records remain incomplete or behind paywalled collection tiers
Advanced research can require subscriptions to complementary archives

Common questions

Do you ship physical magazines or records?

Findmypast is primarily a digital archive. Most content is accessible online after subscribing; you can download PDFs or save images, but physical magazines or original documents are not shipped by Findmypast.

What is your returns or cancellation policy for subscriptions?

Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time from your account. Refunds depend on the subscription terms and your payment method — contact Findmypast customer support for billing disputes or to request a refund; promotional or trial periods are subject to their specific conditions.

Are there discounts or free trials available?

Findmypast regularly runs promotions and sometimes offers a short free trial for new customers. Discounts appear around seasonal sales and via partner offers; check the website or sign up for emails to receive current deals.