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Findmypast on Windows Pc

Developed By: Findmypast

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 681 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.20.0
Size 270.1 MB
Release Date November 20, 24
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (11)]

What's New:
It’s now easier than ever to view a person’s profile. We’ve made it simpler to view core facts first, so you can identify and fill in missing information about... [see more]

Description from Developer:
When you get a few spare minutes, dip into your family history research with the free Findmypast app. You can manage your family tree, discover historical documents, find new ances... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Findmypast and install on Windows PC. Findmypast is free Books & Reference app, developed by Findmypast. Latest version of Findmypast is 2.20.0, was released on 2024-11-20 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Findmypast is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 681 users, 155 users had rated it 5*, 323 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Findmypast on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Findmypast on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Findmypast on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Findmypast using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Findmypast" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Findmypast on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Findmypast" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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When you get a few spare minutes, dip into your family history research with the free Findmypast app. You can manage your family tree, discover historical documents, find new ancestors, add photos and more.

While you have a little downtime, you can:

Search for records
We’ve got billions of family records. Do a quick search from your phone and piece your family history together.

Add new relatives
Have your phone ready at the next family gathering. Add a new ancestor as soon as you learn about them.

Share your findings
Show your discoveries to friends and relatives when it pops up in conversation, or text them. All it needs is a quick screenshot.

Get record hint notifications
We’ll send them the moment we find vital records like birth, marriage or death certificates, Census records and tree-to-tree hints.

Review your hints on the go
Quickly swipe through your hints and add them to your family tree. Or, reject them if they don’t look relevant.

Add photos to your family tree
Upload snaps or a selfie from your phone. They personalise your family tree and help familiarise you with your ancestors.

Upload records and more
As well as historical photos, you can add records, stories and more to your ancestors’ profiles.

See the family structure
Get an overview of each ancestors’ spouse, parents, siblings and children in a simple list.

Indulge your passion for family history anytime, anywhere. Download the Findmypast genealogy app to your device now.
It’s now easier than ever to view a person’s profile. We’ve made it simpler to view core facts first, so you can identify and fill in missing information about people on your tree.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.