How do I find my ancestors in Australia?
The following websites are great places to search for archives, records and other sources of inspiration for tracking down Australian ancestry – good luck with your search!
- The National Archives of Australia.
- The National Library of Australia.
- New South Wales State Archives.
- Public Record Office Victoria.
What is Australia’s most common surname?
Most Common Last Names In Australia
| Rank | Surname | Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith | 212,493 |
| 2 | Jones | 111,307 |
| 3 | Williams | 105,855 |
| 4 | Brown | 105,078 |
What is the most common female name in Australia?
Charlotte
In Australia, Charlotte remains the top baby name for girls and Oliver is the top name for baby boys. Charlotte has been the top name for baby girls for eight of the last 10 years, while Oliver has been the top boys’ name for eight consecutive years.
What are the most common last names in Australia?
A 2018 report released by Australia’s White Pages directory lists the following 20 surnames as the most commonly occurring last names in Australia. Smith is an occupational surname for a man who works with metal (smith or blacksmith), one of the earliest jobs for which specialist skills were required.
Where can I find information about family history in Australia?
The National Archives of Australia is a rich source of information for family historians. Many of the records in our collection are about people who: The best way to search is to think about how family members had contact with the government.
How do I search for a person in Australia?
You can now search any person in Australia based on name, email or phone number. Are you trying to find a loved one or an old friend? Look no further. Just enter the name, e-mail or phone number using the form above and let us do the lookup. We get phone ownership information from various sources around the world including Australia.
How do I search for Family Surnames?
The best way to search is to think about how family members had contact with the government. Then work out what types of records we might have about them. There are many ways your family might have had contact with the government. After reading our step-by-step guide, you can search for family surnames using RecordSearch.