History-Genealogy Magazines Poll

Here are the results of our 19th Unlock the Past poll - What do you generally read in history/genealogy magazines? One hundred and sixty-eight people voted casting a total of 1605 votes.

Most of the article categories listed are read by more than 50 percent of readers (just a few exceptions). The most popular articles are those focussing on overseas research closely followed by specialised or advanced articles, computing news, social history, research in Australia / New Zealand, and questions answered by experts.

 Response                                          # votes     % voters

• Beginners articles                                  74             44.05
• Specialised or advanced articles              126             75.00
• Computing or internet advice/news        126             75.00
• Social history (how people lived)             131            77.98
• Heritage buildings/towns/gardens            68              40.48
• Biographies or research case studies        115             68.45     
• Researching in Australia/NZ                    125             74.40
• Researching overseas                            140             83.33
• Military interest                                      77             45.83
• Photos/video - scanning & editing             72             42.86
• Book reviews                                         92             54.76
• Software reviews                                   84             50.00
• New product notices                              95             56.55
• Extras on CD with magazine                     76             45.24
• Questions answered by experts              132             78.57
• Advertising                                            46             27.38
• I don't read magazines                              8              4.76
• Other                                                   18             10.71

Other comments

• I read everything. I particularly like unusal sources and problem solving.
• Lists of FH Societies and Groups
• Letters to the editor
• Just enjoy learning as much as I can
• I read AFTC cover to cover
• Notices
• I read everything in every magazine!
• Anything to do with prisons/workhouses
• The info on CDs (now web links instead) which were provided by Family Tree Mag UK never coincided with my many research interests there - useless!
• Name interest lists, family reunion notices
• I have never read a history/genealogy magazine
• Cover to cover ....honestly
• I read everything about history/genealogy that I can get my hands on.
• Readers research interests/requests
• New internet sites available. Can I help you forums.
• Coming Events
• If I buy a magazine I'll generally read everything in it however the items I've ticked are the ones that appeal to me most.
• Anything relevant to my family searches

Where the voters came from

• Australia - 149
• Belgium - 1
• Ireland - 1
• New Zealand - 8
• United Kingdom - 1
• Unknown - 8