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Family History

• Family History: Convicts (NSW)
• Family History: Indigenous Australians (NSW)

Family History

The Family History guide encompasses the lives and ancestory of individuals and families originating in, or connected to, New South Wales. If you have New South Wales ancestry, this guide enables you to investigate your heritage. Select the most relevant link below.

• Convicts
• Indigenous Australians