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Research Your Nova Scotia Family Tree

Begin planning your family history search now by entering your last name in the field on the left. The map will show you where in Nova Scotia your ancestors lived. To find out more, explore our help and research tips.
How to Read your Results

How to Read your Results

The orange circles show where people with your last name lived. Larger circles mean more of your potential ancestors once lived there. The blue pins represent Nova Scotia Community Archive locations. Click on them to get the contact information you need to continue researching your roots.

  • Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
  • Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley
  • South Shore
  • Halifax Metro
  • Eastern Shore
  • Northumberland Shore
  • Cape Breton Island

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