How to Use the Family Tree on FamilySearch

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The FamilySearch Family Tree is an incredible tool that can help you organize information about your family and learn more about them along the way. To help you make the most of Family Tree, we’ve provided several easy-to-follow guides on how to use the Family Tree.

For example, you can discover how Record Hints can tell you more about your family, or you can learn how to link to living family members. It’s easier than you think! Whether you are starting from square one with your family tree or your family tree goes back several generations, there is always more to learn about your family.

Welcome to FamilySearch!

June 28, 2019
You have decided to learn about your ancestors and contribute to the FamilySearch Family Tree. Congratulations! Discovering your ancestors ca…
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!
June 12, 2019
If you’re ready to get started learning about your family tree, then FamilySearch.org is the perfect place to do it. Opening your own free a…

The Basics of Using FamilySearch

June 12, 2019
FamilySearch.org is home to the world’s largest online family tree, and it contains records for over one billion people. Discover more about…
June 21, 2019
While exploring your family tree, you may have noticed a combination of letters and numbers below each family member’s name. These are perso…
July 19, 2019
FamilySearch’s Family Tree is all about discovering and making connections. Many people on FamilySearch find these connections by uncovering…
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June 12, 2019
When you are trying to make sense of family connections, seeing is believing. Each of the four FamilySearch Family Tree pedigree views revea…
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.
October 29, 2019
Our goal at FamilySearch is not only to connect individual families, but to connect the human family. In order to accomplish that goal, we n…

Enhance Your FamilySearch Experience

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.
August 2, 2019
When searching for your ancestors, have you ever needed help finding a birth or military record? Do you know what types of records were kept…
June 17, 2022
FamilySearch is proud to have the world’s largest online family tree and thrilled to provide free family history experiences to millions. In…
August 31, 2019
One of our goals at FamilySearch is to create a research experience that is fast and efficient. That’s why, when you visit the FamilySearch …
July 12, 2019
How do you tackle family history when it seems as though you have a full tree and all the work is done? This problem proves to be frustratin…


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.

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