Findmypast.ie & our Gedcom files
For those unfamiliar with Findmypast, it serves as a valuable resource for individuals delving into Irish ancestry, boasting billions of records online. Notably, it holds the largest collection of Irish records available on the internet.
Within Findmypast’s vast database, you can unearth fascinating details about your ancestors. For instance, you can search through Irish Petty Sessions to uncover stories about the “black sheep” of your family. Alternatively, delve into Ireland’s Dog Licence Registers, which contain over 6 million recorded names, including, intriguingly, the names of dogs owned by your ancestors.
For those tracing roots along Ireland’s Western Seaboard, the Poverty Relief Loans from 1821 to 1874 offer valuable insights.
To assist newcomers in navigating Findmypast, a helpful 4-minute video guide is available, providing step-by-step instructions on setting up an account and making the most of the platform’s features.
How to upload a GEDCOM file to findmypast.ie
That’s how Findmypast works if you were starting from scratch and keying in records one at a time. The importance of utilising their OCR and AI technology to search their depositary of billions of records relating to our GEDCOM files and bring them to you for review cannot be overstated in terms of time saved. Â
Here at CREEORE we offer you a ready made package of records of all those who lived in a specific location for you to research. Starting with the oldest surviving Irish Census, that taken on March 31st 1901 we have created a file ready for you to upload to Findmypast to start your research in minutes. Instead of uploading one record at a time, our GEDCOM files can upload thousands of names in minutes. Here is a short video explaining how to upload the file after you have purchased it from us and downloaded it to your desktop.Â
How to invite others to collaborate on your tree research on findmypast
Findmypast differs from Ancestry.com when it comes to sharing and collaborating on a tree. You can share your tree on Findmypast with friends or club members, but they can’t edit your tree. Essentially they are the equivalent to the “Guest” status in Ancestry.com. But this should not deter you from sharing as it ensures you retain control over all data entry.Â
To invite friends or family to view a tree, you open the tree, then click on the “share” icon marked in yellow in the image below. The “Share your tree” menu will appear on the left and just follow the instructions. Â
It is worth reminding you that our 1901 Census GEDCOM files do not contain records for living people. Your research may subsequently add living descendants, so be aware of who you are granting access to records of living people.Â
Why Findmypast is so valuable for Irish Research
This is an interesting webinar that provides some valuable tips on successful Irish family research. The Free access to Irish records from March 13th to 17th may not apply at the time you view this video.Â