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Show the clan path on the First Ancestor view in Family Tree
The clan path shows how the person of focus is connected to the first ancestor. Read more to learn how to show the clan path.
What are the honored ancestor, ancestral hall, keywords, and generation poem in a jiapu?
You can search for jiapu using information that is commonly included in jiapu, including the honored ancestor, ancestral hall, keyword, and generation poem.
See Historical Events Your Ancestors Lived Through and More—FamilySearch Update
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Sally Odekirk
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May 21, 2019
When we learn about historical events in our ancestors’ lives, we can better understand who they were. I recently read my grandfather’s acco…
5 Great Video Tips for Searching for Your Irish Ancestors
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Steve Anderson
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April 4, 2014
Are you searching for your Irish ancestors and bumping up against a brick wall? Are you looking for records of your ancestors in Ireland onl…
“How Many Ancestors Do I Have?” (And Other Fun Questions to Help You Connect with Family)
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Kathryn Grant
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December 2, 2022
Have you ever wondered how many ancestors you have? What about the number of living relatives? Where do your ancestors come from? What does …
Can’t Find Where in Ireland Your Ancestor Lived? Try a Newspaper
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Thomas Jay Kemp
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March 10, 2015
Newspapers recorded every day of our ancestors’ lives – and that is a good thing for genealogists. Time and time again old documents, from d…
How To Use Google To Find Your Ancestors
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Miryelle Resek
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July 18, 2018
As a genealogist you know how to collect records and how to look through them. But how do you find the information you need when you’re sear…
Proven Ways to Find Your Immigrant Ancestors Part 1
May 22, 2020
This webinar presents the recommended methods of discovering how and from which countries your ancestors emigrated.
Proven Ways to Find Your Immigrant Ancestors Part 2
May 22, 2020
This webinar presents the recommended methods of discovering how and from which countries your ancestors emigrated.
What's New on the FamilySearch App: Map Your Ancestors
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Alison Ensign
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January 9, 2018
I grew up hearing stories about my ancestors. As I learned the details of their lives, I wondered what it would be like to get a glimpse of …
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