Category: FamilySearch

How FamilySearch Obtains and Digitizes Genealogy Records Premium

Learn the steps FamilySearch takes to add new records to its free website, from identifying at-risk documents to creating and indexing digital images.

Why Everyone Should Be Using FamilySearch.org for Genealogy Premium

FamilySearch.org is the world’s biggest, all-free, all-genealogy website. This whirlwind tour covers its historical records, family tree data and research tips.

A Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites Premium

Ancestry or MyHeritage? FamilySearch or Findmypast? Our expert compares the records, family trees and DNA tests of the "Big Four" genealogy websites.

Free World War I Records on FamilySearch Premium

FamilySearch has updated the valuable Veterans Administration Index and published several new WWI records collections for individual U.S. states. Here’s what you’ll want to know about these collections.

Finding Solutions With FamilySearch’s Community Premium

If you have a genealogy research question that you're having trouble solving on your own, look no further than FamilySearch's Community! Ask other researchers questions on your biggest road blocks, see what others are asking, and join groups that allow you to collaborate with other genealogists.

FamilySearch’s Compare-a-Face Family History Activity

Compare-a-Face is a fun new FamilySearch website feature that uses photos to decide which relatives you most resemble. How well does it work? We try out Compare-a-Face and give you tips for best results.

Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

How to Search Military Records on FamilySearch.org

Here's how to discover your ancestor's service in the armed forces by finding military records on FamilySearch.org.

Creating a Forever Family Tree with FamilySearch Family Tree Premium

Want to ensure your family tree research will be preserved? Follow our 34 tips to find ancestors and preserve your family tree forever at FamilySearch.