How to find out your history?

Question:

How to find out your history?

How do I find out where my first name comes from and my family history for free?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: First of all start by asking your parents, and grandparents about your family history. Then start getting marriage certificates, death certificates, military records, land grants, porbates, funeral records, cemetery listings, census reports. And then start to piece together your family history. Going by what some website says or book says is the origin of your Surnames really isn't going to help you with your family history.Not all people who carry the same last name are related. but these sites are free but always verify any research done by other people.Good luck in your search

http://www.familysearch.org/
http://www.rootsweb.com/