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Welcome

If you’ve ever wondered who lived in your house before you, how old it is, or how it has changed over time, this blog will help you uncover its story.


🧭 What you’ll find here

  • Step-by-step guides to researching your house
  • Help understanding records like the census and deeds
  • Historical background on houses and how they evolved
  • Useful websites and research tools

🚶 Start here if you’re new

A simple way to research your house:

  1. Start with the most recent owner
  2. Work backwards using Land Registry records
  3. Use the census to find occupants
  4. Check directories and maps
  5. Build a timeline

 Blogs to help you


🔍 Useful guides
🔍 United States of America 

🌐 Want the full guide?

For a more complete and structured approach, visit:

👉 tracemyhouse.com 

or 

👉Howoldismyhouse.com 

▶️ Begin here

Start with:

👉 Opening the Door to the Past

✍️ About Me

I’ve spent over 55 years researching house and family histories, helping people trace the story of their homes and the people who lived in them.
I’m the founder of Trace My House and How Old Is My House, two leading resources for researching house history in the UK and USA, and co-founder of House History Hour.
My work has been featured in The Sunday Times, The Times, The Telegraph, and Family Tree Magazine, and I’m a speaker and author on house history research.
This site is where I share the methods that actually work — clearly explained and based on real experience.— Keith Searle

If you're stuck or have a question, feel free to explore the guides or come back regularly — I’m adding new tips all the time.

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