Are there any websites that I can search my family history for free?

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Are there any websites that I can search my family history for free?

I would just like to know what my family's coat of arms looks like, and I would like to know where my family name comes from, Are there any websites where I can do this and mabye more for free?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Everyone looks for free genealogy information on the internet. The sad reality is that the best info will cost you some money. Sites like http://www.rootsweb.com and http://www.familysearch.com are great sources for people with a general interest in genealogy. In other words, they are great for someone who is looking for general information like names and dates. If you want something a bit more detailed, you should expect to pay a little here and there.

If you are fortunate enough to visit http://www.ancestry.com at certain times during the year, they occasionally offer free unrestricted access for a couple of days in order to attract new members. If you're a real genealogy fiend like I am, you won't have any reservations about visiting the countries of your ancestors and going directly to the source.

At any rate, I hope this answers your question in one way or another. Good luck with your genealogy research.