Using the FamilySearch Family Tree to Find Your Family

The FamilySearch family tree is a remarkable tool. For some, using the FamilySearch Family Tree to find your family may seem to be daunting task, but there are guides to make your search easier. Using the FamilySearch Family Tree will result in satisfaction and joy not only for you, but for generations to come.

The FamilySearch family tree is free, and even if you’ve never used FamilySearch before, you can easily connect to it.

Using the FamilySearch Family Tree to find your family can be a rewarding and exhilarating process where you can discover, gather, and connect to the past, present, and future.

By following some of the links below, you'll be on your way to building a successful and meaningful tree. Take a look and start finding your family!

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A Beginner’s Guide to Searching Records

By Leslie Albrecht Huber

July 19, 2019

There are plenty of great records begging to be found on FamilySearch. “A Beginner’s Guide to Searching Records” will help you get started. Learn which types of records will help you find your ancestors and the step-by-step process to get results.

How to Find Your Ancestors for Free in the Shared Family Tree

By Sunny Jane Morton

June 17, 2022

Are you trying to find an ancestor or deceased family member? If so, you should search our Family Tree—the largest shared family tree in the…

Record Hints: A Quick Way to Add to Your Family History

By Sharon Howell

June 14, 2019

Record hints in the FamilySearch Family Tree offer a quick way to add to your family history and identify, document, and get to know your ancestors.

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Learn Your Lineage: FamilySearch’s Shared Family Tree

By Sunny Jane Morton

July 19, 2019

The FamilySearch Family Tree is the world’s largest online family tree. When you connect to the FamilySearch shared tree, you may discover ancestors you didn’t know about and learn more about those you are already familiar with. Learn how to get started!

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Merging People in FamilySearch’s Family Tree

By Leslie Albrecht Huber

July 11, 2019

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.

All about the FamilySearch Family Tree

By FamilySearch

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!

At FamilySearch, we care about connecting you with your family, and we provide fun discovery experiences and family history services for free. Why? Because we cherish families and believe that connecting generations can improve our lives now and forever. We are a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To learn more about our beliefs, click here.