Gendata - free data for Australian genealogy

Free Resources for Australian Genealogists, Family Historians and Historical Researchers

Free Ancestry information for Australian family history research

GenData is a free resource for anyone searching for Australian ancestors.  Transcribed from various historical sources, our datasets are an invaluable tool for anyone tracing their genealogy through the Australian colonial period. You can search our datasets by last name or first name to discover people and places for free. 

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Bendigo and district 1873

9,200+ records

This directory records the area now known as Bendigo. The townships included are Campbell’s Creek, Castlemaine, Chewton, Eaglehawk...
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Ballarat directory 1869

10,600+ records

​An index of people and businesses listed in the Ballarat goldfields in 1869 including Black Lead, Buninyong, Bungaree, Burrumbeet,
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Adelaide and South Australia Directory 1855

10,300+ records

​People living in South Australia in 1855. Data includes name, occupation and location as well as the town or district within South…
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Adelaide Town and Country Directory 1868

17,200+ records

People living in South Australia in 1868. Data includes name, occupation and location as well as the town or district within South …
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