August 28, 2025
Interviewing children isn’t usually what we think of when we say, “It is important to interview our family members.” Instead, we might think…
February 3, 2021
We are all proud of where we come from. Whether you’re a first-generation immigrant or you have just discovered your roots by taking a DNA t…
July 19, 2019
The FamilySearch Family Tree allows you to discover more about your family, keep track of your family tree, and share what you know with other family members—all for free!
August 30, 2025
FamilySearch is thrilled to announce that Full-Text Search is now part of its standard search tools. Since its initial release in FamilySear…
August 22, 2025
Family Tree Lite is a FamilySearch application that was originally designed for feature phones (phones with small screens and very limited c…
August 19, 2025
Oftentimes, there is more than one person page for the same person. This can create some confusion, which is where merging pages comes in handy. FamilySearch has a “possible duplicates” tool that helps you see if you need to merge the pages; but even if the system doesn’t pick up on the match, you can still perform a merge.
August 15, 2025
Like many other countries, Bolivia has its own traditions when it comes to names. Unsurprisingly, names in Bolivia reflect the country’s her…
August 8, 2025
Exploring your African American heritage has historically presented challenges, especially before 1870, when records rarely mentioned the na…
August 8, 2025
Performing on the main stage as one of the RootsTech 2025 keynotes, Mat and Savanna Shaw shared incredible vocal harmony and touched the hea…
August 1, 2025
Celebrate Family History Month in Australia and New Zealand by joining some of these exciting events! They will be packed with expert talks,…
August 1, 2025
FamilySearch adds millions of free historical records every month. See new records from Italy, Costa Rica, Brazil and more!
August 1, 2025
We hope you are enjoying your summer! While you are lounging by the pool or on a road trip, take a look at some of these amazing genealogy c…
July 25, 2025
While first names are often unique, your last name will generally be the name that ties you to your family heritage. Costa Rican last names …
July 25, 2025
Costa Ricans, or “ticos,” as they prefer to be known, are some of the happiest, friendliest people in the world. Costa Rica culture is a col…
July 25, 2025
So you have thousands of photos that you don’t know what to do with? You’re not alone. My camera roll alone had 38,000 photos, and I’ve foun…
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