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2026 New Classes


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Session was published in 2026

Getting Started: An Introduction to Latin American Research

Dr. Cacey Farnsworth, Ammon Smith

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Video duration is 50:25
Session was published in 2026

How Full-Text Search Can Uncover Latin American Genealogy

Edward A. Rueda

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Video duration is 51:49
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch for Latinos: Using AI to Grow Your Tree

Ada Luque Nelson

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This session language is Spanish
Video duration is 20:22
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch para Latinos: Cómo usar IA para crecer tu árbol

Ada Luque Nelson

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Video duration is 54:59
Session was published in 2026

Genealogy Without Borders: Research Your Mexican Roots from the U.S.

Virginia Shade

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More Latin American Classes


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Video duration is 59:31
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Video duration is 55:29
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Video duration is 14:56
Session was published in 2025

Virtual Keynote | Falamansa

Ricardo "Tato" Cruz

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Video duration is 53:33
Session was published in 2024

Vaya con Dios: Hispanic Immigration to North America

Tracing Hispanic immigrants back to their homelands can be easier if you know the basic research process and you leave no stone unturned in your search for records. This presentation will teach the necessary methodology and how to use it to trace a Hispanic immigrant back to their hometown in Mexico, Latin America or Europe.

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Video duration is 52:48
Session was published in 2024

Reconstructing Enslaved Families in Latin America and Brazil

Caileigh McGraw

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Video duration is 59:26
Session was published in 2024

Spanish and Portuguese Surnames

Daniel Taddone

Research by Country


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Argentina

Descubre clases enfocadas en registros, búsquedas, genealogía e historia familiar de Argentina

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Chile

Descubre clases enfocadas en registros, búsquedas, genealogía e historia familiar en Chile

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Colombia

Descubre clases enfocadas en registros, búsquedas, genealogía e historia familiar de Colombia

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Guatemala

Descubre clases enfocadas en registros, búsquedas, genealogía e historia familiar de Guatemala

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México

Descubre clases enfocadas en registros, búsquedas, genealogía e historia familiar de México

Learn the Basics of FamilySearch


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Video duration is 00:41

Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

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Video duration is 4:51
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

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Video duration is 5:34
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

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Video duration is 5:17
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

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Video duration is 3:58
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

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Video duration is 4:09
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.

Latter-day Saint Sessions


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Video duration is 52:04
Session was published in 2026

Family Discovery Day | Live Session | 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ronald A. Rasband

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Video duration is 32:31
Session was published in 2026

2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Patrick Kearon

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Video duration is 58:35
Session was published in 2025

2025 Family Discovery Day: President Holland and Elder and Sister Andersen

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Neil L Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen

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Video duration is 32:09
Session was published in 2025

2025 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, Sister Kristin M. Yee

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Video duration is 50:44
Session was published in 2025

2025 Global Youth Activity at RootsTech

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Video duration is 1:00:55
Session was published in 2025

Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton

Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress

FamilySearch Experiences


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Relatives at RootsTech

Find and discover others who are part of your family tree. Be a part of the millions of connections around the globe.

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Are you Related to Steve Young?

Find out if you are related to RootsTech keynote speaker Steve Young.

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Find Famous Relatives

See if you are connected to a famous person!

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Who is your look alike?

Upload or take a photo of yourself and see which famous people you look like the most.

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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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FamilySearch Photo Collage

Create your own photo collage! Choose from our collection of expertly designed templates, drag and drop your photos, and share your unique collage with family and friends.