If one is interested on finding their genealogy, online is a great way to find out. One can register for a free trial at the Ancestry website and get started. One can also check family records for free information on family history.
A couple of free genealogy searches are family tree maker and family search. Unfortunately, many places will say that they have "Found ancestors" for you, but hide them behind a pay wall.
There are many means to finding ones genealogy. Ancestry offers persons the ability to search for their ancestors and find persons whom they may be related to. Ancestry offers a free 14 day trial of their product.
Try familysearch.org
I am conducting a genealogy survey of my family. I need to find birth and death information on my ancestors and extended family. Where can I find a free obituary finder for the death information?
Go to www.familysearch.com Everything is free.
There are a huge number of free online family history websites. Start by downloading a free genealogy database program. Do a Google search for "free genealogy software." Most of the commercial genealogy programs have free versions available. Then consult the free FamilySearch.org Research Wiki for specific instructions how to begin. The startup page of the Research Wiki has detailed step-by-step instructions.
You might be able to find your family tree online at various websites. Some are free and some require a membership fee. FamilySearch.org is a free genealogy search wabsite but you have to register. RootsWeb is also free. Ancestry.com is a paid membership website but you can build your family tree right on the website. Cyndislist.com has links to all kinds of online genealogy resources. You should also ask relatives as many families have already had a genealogy done for at least part of your family. You can also start making your own family tree. There are computer programs that will help you. Classes about researching genealogy are offered in many communities.
a library
You can go to family tree.com or ancestry.com Neither site is free though. http://www.ancestry.com/?o_xid=21837&o_lid=21837
In Canada one can find their local archives through Library and Archives Canada (LAC). LAC's purpose is to catalog and organize documentation on genealogy.
You may be able to find free obituaries from 1994 by checking local public libraries, historical societies, or genealogy websites that offer access to archived newspapers. Additionally, online platforms like Legacy.com or FindAGrave may have some older obituaries available for free.
In order to find out more about the surname Sassoon, one could research the genealogy of the name by visiting a site that deals with the etymologies of names such as MyHeritage.