Isle of Man Genealogy - Tracing Manx Ancestors
Research your Isle of Man ancestors with these free genealogy databases, helpful guides, surname lists and discussion boards geared toward Manx genealogy.
Family History Library Catalog - Isle of Man
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has microfilmed many genealogical records relating to Isle of Man. Browse through this list of over 75 different topics to find the records you want, and then order them through your local Family History Center.
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has microfilmed many genealogical records relating to Isle of Man. Browse through this list of over 75 different topics to find the records you want, and then order them through your local Family History Center.
Family Names Found On the Isle of Man
| A look at the history of surnames on the island, including a ranked listing of surnames from the 1881 census. There are also references listed for more information.
| A look at the history of surnames on the island, including a ranked listing of surnames from the 1881 census. There are also references listed for more information.
Genconnect: Isle of Man
A good bulletin board for posting your Isle of Man queries and surnames, though not as active as the Manx Genealogy Bulletin Board listed below.
A good bulletin board for posting your Isle of Man queries and surnames, though not as active as the Manx Genealogy Bulletin Board listed below.
Manx Genealogy Discussion List
Join, browse, or search this mailing list for people interested in Manx genealogy or who think they have ancestors who may have come from the Isle of Man.
Join, browse, or search this mailing list for people interested in Manx genealogy or who think they have ancestors who may have come from the Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Family History Centers
A list of the Family History Centers on the Isle of Man with contact information.
A list of the Family History Centers on the Isle of Man with contact information.
Isle of Man Family History Society
This society, formed in January 1979, offers online member interest pages, a genealogy bulletin board, online data (for members only), and even back issues of some of their genealogical journals available for free online!
This society, formed in January 1979, offers online member interest pages, a genealogy bulletin board, online data (for members only), and even back issues of some of their genealogical journals available for free online!
Isle of Man Genealogy Gedcom Files
Contributed gedcom files available for download. Currently (June 2000) there are 17 family gedcoms available.
Contributed gedcom files available for download. Currently (June 2000) there are 17 family gedcoms available.
Isle of Man History & Culture
A brief history of the Isle of Man including photos, descriptions, and even Real Audio tours of many heritage sites (such as castles).
A brief history of the Isle of Man including photos, descriptions, and even Real Audio tours of many heritage sites (such as castles).
Isle of Man Lookup Exchange
A great list of resources for the Isle of Man made available by members for free lookups.
A great list of resources for the Isle of Man made available by members for free lookups.
Isle of Man Parishes
A simple outline map of the parishes on the Island.
A simple outline map of the parishes on the Island.
Isle of Man Parish Registers
Explore this listing of the copies of IOM parish registers held in the library of the Society of Genealogists. The Society staff can make limited searches in these volumes, and some are available for loan.
Explore this listing of the copies of IOM parish registers held in the library of the Society of Genealogists. The Society staff can make limited searches in these volumes, and some are available for loan.
Isle of Man Researcher Database
Search this database for your surname and area of interest to find other researchers with common interests!
Search this database for your surname and area of interest to find other researchers with common interests!
Manx Genealogy
A good overview of the records available to people researching their Manx ancestry on the Isle of Man.
A good overview of the records available to people researching their Manx ancestry on the Isle of Man.
Manx Genealogy Bulletin Board
A fairly active board for posting your surnames or queries.
A fairly active board for posting your surnames or queries.
Manx Notebook
Frances Coakley has put together an excellent collection of historical resources relating to the Isle of Man, including historic maps, biographies and historical stories. Plus, an overview of available Manx genealogy records and a large collection of transcribed wills.
Frances Coakley has put together an excellent collection of historical resources relating to the Isle of Man, including historic maps, biographies and historical stories. Plus, an overview of available Manx genealogy records and a large collection of transcribed wills.
North American Manx Association
A group of Canadians and Americans dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the Manx culture. They have over 850 active members involved in several chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada.
A group of Canadians and Americans dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the Manx culture. They have over 850 active members involved in several chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Old Ordnance Survey Maps
Highly detailed survey maps available for a few towns on the Isle of Man available for purchase from Alan Godfrey maps.
Highly detailed survey maps available for a few towns on the Isle of Man available for purchase from Alan Godfrey maps.
Sources for Manx Family History
An excellent overview of the records available for the Isle of Man which are of use in genealogical research. From the Manx National Heritage.
An excellent overview of the records available for the Isle of Man which are of use in genealogical research. From the Manx National Heritage.