Getting Started With Nova Scotia Research
Discover your Nova Scotia ancestors with our Getting Started With Nova Scotia Research free download. Nova Scotia offers a rich body of Nova Scotia genealogy records, with written sources dating back to the 17th century that can support family history research across the region.
Whether you are exploring Maritime Canada ancestry or beginning a broader search in Maritime provinces genealogy, this guide introduces key genealogical records and other valuable resources to help you trace Nova Scotia ancestors with greater confidence.

American Ancestors is America’s founding genealogical organization and the most respected name in family history. Established in 1845, We are the nation’s leading comprehensive resource for family history research and the largest Society of its kind in the world. We provide expert family history services through our staff, original scholarship, data-rich website, educational opportunities, and research center to help family historians of all levels explore their past and understand their families’ unique place in history.
We are a member-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing the study of family history in America and beyond, by educating, inspiring, and connecting people through our scholarship, collections, and expertise.