Occupations » Circus

Ancestry.com - Message Boards - Circus - Vaudeville

Circus Historical Society

Dedicated to recording the history of the American circus from the first one in Philadelphia during 1793 to today.

Circus World - Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center

Baraboo, Wisconsin. Collections of paper, photographic and sound materials relating to circus life.

Circus-Folk Genealogy Resources

CIRCUS-FOLK Mailing List (Archived on RootsWeb)

Circuses and Sideshows - Circus History, Circus Performers and Owners

CircusTalk.News

Includes history and obituaries.

FamilyOldPhotos.com - Circus Performers

Old, antique, or vintage photos. User submitted with family history and details.

Library of Congress - Search results for Circus

Photos, drawings, manuscripts.

UK Fairground Ancestors, Travelling Showmen, Circus and Other Fairground Travellers

Website dedicated to tracing British ancestors who were fairground travellers. Includes census details for travelling showmen, circus and other travellers. Includes lists of fairs attended.
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