New Languages available on FamilySearch.org
One of FamilySearch’s goals is to help people worldwide discover how they are connected in the human family’s shared Family Tree. Now,…
The Baby Boomer Generation—Birth Years, Characteristics, and History
The “Baby Boomer Generation” refers to people who were born during the years following World War II. Though the term “baby boomer”…
Free Printable Family Tree Templates and Online Family Tree Ideas
Want to display your family story in a fun, creative way? The following free family tree templates will help you do just…
What Did the Pilgrims and Native Americans Eat at the First Thanksgiving?
Every year in November, many people in the United States gather with family for a giant feast. The traditional meal includes turkey,…
1930 United States Census Records: A Research Guide
The 1930 census was the 15th federal census taken by the United States, which has taken a census each decade since 1790.…
Norwegian Genealogical Societies and Other Resources for Norwegian Genealogy Research
Are you new to discovering your Norwegian roots? Or have you discovered a bit about your Norwegian ancestors and are itching to…
Build Your Norwegian Family Tree with Bygdebøker
Until about 1900, most Norwegians lived in rural areas, where farming was the way of life for hundreds or even thousands of…
Join the RootsTech Songwriting Contest
RootsTech Connect is all about what binds us together. Music has long been one of the most powerful ways for people to…
Make a Video for a Chance to Be Featured at RootsTech Connect
RootsTech Connect, which will take place on 25–27 February 2021, promises to be the most globally accessible RootsTech there has ever been.…
A Research Guide to the 1900 United States Census
The United States began conducting federal population censuses in 1790. The 1900 U.S. census was the 12th federal census, and it included…
Finding Help at FamilySearch—A Simplified Menu
The FamilySearch help menu makes it easy to find the help you need when you’re working on your family history. Learn how…
Discover Your Famous Relatives
What do Tom Hanks, Abraham Lincoln, and Elvis Presley have in common? Besides being famous, they are also all related—and you may…
