In-Person Help at the Center
Why come to the San Diego FamilySearch Center?
Research Help & Expertise
The San Diego FamilySearch Center staff has research skills specific to Mexico and various Central and South American countries. In addition, with advanced notification resources for the British Isles, Germany, and Thailand can be arranged.


Premium Websites
Many helpful resources are available through the computers and include free use of subscription websites such as: 19th Century British Library Newspapers, Alexander Street Press - American Civil War, American Ancestors, Ancestry - Institution Version, ArkivDigital, British Newspaper Archive, FamNet, FindMyPast, Fold3, Geneanet, Goldie May, Irish Ancestors, MyHeritage - Library Edition, Newspaper Archive, Paper Trail, Puzzilla - Premium Services, and The Genealogist.
Equipment Resources
- 38 Research Computers - Epson Batch Photo Scanning - Large Format Flatbed Scanning - Standard Format Flatbed Photo Scanning - Dedicated Slide Scanning - CZUR Book Scanner - Video Digitizing / Conversion - Audio Cassette Conversion - Copiers that convert direct to PDF - 8mm / Super 8 Movie Conversion to Digital - Recording Room for Personal Histories - Classroom with 12 computers for community use - Community Room for group meetings & gatherings
Frequently Asked Questions
We enable inspiring journeys that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family - past, present, and future.
