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How to Search the Social Security Death Index

Find your deceased 20th-century ancestors using the free Social Security Death Index. Learn how to search the indexed death records online with these tips.

Directory of Family History Centers Free Download

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ network of local Family History Centers give you access to the Salt Lake City Family History Library’s millions of microfilmed records, plus free on-site access to subscription genealogy websites. Find the center nearest you in this directory of US and Canadian locations, listed by state and province. […]

Genealogy Website Mobile Apps from the “Big Four” Premium

Take the best research databases on the go with this roundup of genealogy apps from Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage.

How to Prepare for a Trip to the FamilySearch Library Premium

The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah is a genealogy dream vacation destination. Here’s what you need to know for your next research trip.

Top 10 Countries with New Free Genealogy Records on FamilySearch.org Premium

In 2018, FamilySearch.org published millions of new free genealogy records from countries across the globe. Discover the top ten with new or updated information, and some specifics on the types of records now available.

21 Genealogy and Family Tree Apps for Research On-the-Go

Swipe away with the most useful genealogy and family tree apps that are right in the palm of your hand, and easily take your research with you.

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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.