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2026-02-10 Finding Apprentice Ancestors in England: One often overlooked avenue for research is apprenticeship records. Many young men in Britain served as apprentices under master craftsmen, and their agreements were documented. This blog article from Findmypast dives into apprenticeship records and their genealogical clues, such as years of indenture, family connections, connections to tax records, and more. See also Goal 4 in the England country page to learn about trade and occupational records.
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