All about your ancestors
Every family has a story. Explore these genealogy activities to learn more about your ancestors and the stories that have shaped your family.
New Memories
View recent stories and photos added to your ancestors’ profiles.
Ancestor Calendar
Look back on your ancestors’ lives, month by month.
Cemetery Search
Locate your ancestors’ burial sites.
Record Hints
Discover possible ancestor matches in records and archives.
2025 Year in Review
Explore the impact you and others have had on FamilySearch.
Ancestor Occupations
Learn what your ancestors did for work, according to the 1880 United States census.
Ancestor Photo Challenge
Connect to your ancestors by matching their names and photos.
Family Tree Keepsakes
Turn your family tree into a beautiful pedigree chart to download or print.
Global Record Hints
Review global record hints to help others find their ancestors.
Look-Alikes
See which ancestors or famous people you look most like.
Mayflower Ancestors
Uncover the details of your Mayflower ancestors’ journeys and legacies.
Military Ancestors
Uncover your family’s military history from service records.