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Weekly Live Webinars

RootsTech learning continues year round in our weekly live webinar.

US Research Sessions

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Video duration is 58:19
Session was published in 2025

Getting Started with U.S. Genealogy: Finding your American Roots

Janalee McBride

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Video duration is 1:00:40
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Your U.S. Immigrant Back to their Hometown

Debbie Gurtler

Thumbnail for Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Records
Video duration is 1:02:31
Session was published in 2025

Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Records

Alyssa Gamble Martinez

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Video duration is 56:14
Session was published in 2025

Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research

Julia A. Anderson

Thumbnail for Sea to Shining Sea: How to Research in Every U.S. State
Video duration is 23:08
Session was published in 2025

Sea to Shining Sea: How to Research in Every U.S. State

Andrew Koch

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Video duration is 1:03:56

July 2026

Thumbnail for Using Census Records to Trace Your Family's Immigration and Origins
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Using Census Records to Trace Your Family's Immigration and Origins

Annette Unrau

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Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively

Debbie Gurtler

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Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Using Google Maps for Family History

Raymon Naisbitt

June 2026

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Video duration is 36:23
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch Labs Rapid Fire: 3 New Features

Sarah Hammon, Mike Davis, Kaylee Pence, Mary Ebert

Thumbnail for Names and Paper Trails: Tracing Chinese Ancestors Through Immigration Record
Video duration is 1:04:48
Thumbnail for Found Together: The Kingstree 435 Story
Video duration is 55:03
Session was published in 2026

Found Together: The Kingstree 435 Story

Thom Reed, Shelley Viola Murphy, Pastor David Hill, Sharon Styles

Thumbnail for Start Your Story: Easy Ways to Explore Your Family with FamilySearch
Video duration is 40:46
Session was published in 2026

Start Your Story: Easy Ways to Explore Your Family with FamilySearch

Sarah Hammon, Dan Call, Kiersten Thompson Pulham, Bryan Austad

May 2026

Thumbnail for Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family History Vacation
Video duration is 1:07:40
Session was published in 2026

Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family History Vacation

Janine Simons

Thumbnail for The 1926 Ireland Census 
Video duration is 52:33
Session was published in 2026

The 1926 Ireland Census 

Senia Foster Kirk

Thumbnail for Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI To The Next Level
Video duration is 1:21:09
Session was published in 2026

Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI To The Next Level

Mark Thompson

April 2026

Thumbnail for DNA and Family History: The Basics
Video duration is 55:09
Session was published in 2026

DNA and Family History: The Basics

Debbie Gurtler

Thumbnail for I’ve taken a DNA test, now what do I do?
Video duration is 57:54
Session was published in 2026

I’ve taken a DNA test, now what do I do?

Geoffrey Fröberg Morris

Thumbnail for Online DNA Tools to Solve Family History Mysteries
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Online DNA Tools to Solve Family History Mysteries

Tanner Blair Tolman

Thumbnail for The Power of Proof: Mastering the Five Steps of Record Evaluation
Video duration is 1:06:37
Session was published in 2026

The Power of Proof: Mastering the Five Steps of Record Evaluation

Alyssa Gamble Martinez, Julia A. Anderson, Savannah Larson, Janalee McBride, Colette Hokanson

March 2026

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Video duration is 23:31
Session was published in 2026

Best of RootsTech 2026

Jonathan Wing, Rhett Dabling, Rachel Crump Matheus

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Video duration is 54:17
Session was published in 2026

Norwegian Research 101

Savannah Larson

Thumbnail for A Toboggan Ride Through Canadian Records, eh!
Video duration is 1:06:04
Session was published in 2026

A Toboggan Ride Through Canadian Records, eh!

Lianne Kruger

February 2026

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Video duration is 24:19
Session was published in 2023

Getting Started With African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

Thumbnail for FamilySearch Reveals What’s Happening Globally at RootsTech 2026
Video duration is 44:29
Session was published in 2025

FamilySearch Reveals What’s Happening Globally at RootsTech 2026

RootsTech 2026 is almost here, join FamilySearch for teasers as we highlight new experiences and reveal features you won’t want to miss. Hear how FamilySearch teams from around the world are working to make your family history easier to discover! Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to be part of the excitement!

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Video duration is 53:22
Session was published in 2026

RootsTech Stories: Gardiner Brothers in Ireland & Jessica Soho in the Philippines

Join us behind the scenes as the production team walks you through how they filmed Jessica Soho and the Gardiner Brothers for their RootsTech 2026 virtual keynotes. We’ll watch the highlight video together, talk through the filming process, and share the meaningful moments that stood out. Get a first look at what’s coming—and jump into the live chat with your questions!

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Video duration is 25:36
Session was published in 2025

Relatives at RootsTech: Who Will You Find?

Jonathan Wing, Sarah Hammon, Danielle Dornelles

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Video duration is 48:05
Session was published in 2025

Inside the Making of José Hernández and Zico’s RootsTech Stories

Join us for a special livestream as we dive into the behind-the-scenes creation of the José Hernández and Zico keynote videos for RootsTech 2026. We will watch the highlight video together and you'll hear directly from the production team about the storytelling from their work with these remarkable speakers. Tune in live, bring your questions, and enjoy this early look at what’s coming to RootsTech 2026!

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Video duration is 50:58
Session was published in 2025

What to Expect at RootsTech 2026: AI, Tech & New Innovations

Sarah Hammon

January 2026

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Video duration is 1:01:44
Thumbnail for Extending Your Tree with FamilySearch's New AI Research Assistant Homepage Hints
Video duration is 34:45
Thumbnail for Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 1
Video duration is 55:59
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 1

Raymon Naisbitt

Thumbnail for Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 2
Video duration is 1:05:59
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 2

Raymon Naisbitt

FamilySearch Learning

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Session was published in 2026
This session is part of a series

FamilySearch 101

Learn the basics of using FamilySearch.org!

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Video duration is 31:04
Session was published in 2025

Overview of FamilySearch

Hailey Thompson

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Video duration is 42:05
Session was published in 2024

Searching on FamilySearch

Jalyse Ortiz

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Video duration is 57:51
Session was published in 2025

I Didn't Know You Could Search Like That!

Debbie Gurtler

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Video duration is 03:47
Session was published in 2024

Introduction to FamilySearch Labs

Lyle Toronto

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Video duration is 1:00:04

Immigration and Genealogy

Enhance your research with this curated collection of immigration classes.

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