Getting Started Classes
Learn proven Techniques and Strategies for overcoming the pitfalls and challenges of census research to find those elusive ancestors.
This class will teach you various ways to search the historical records collections of FamilySearch in order to improve your search results. You will learn how to search by name and relationships. You will also learn how to apply filters, browse images and use the catalog to find other records for your ancestors. You will be shown many helpful tips and tricks along the way.
Many of us have ancestors from countries that spoke languages other than English. It may be daunting to researching. This class introduces you to tools that will help you read records in other languages, and you will get a chance to try out these skills on a foreign-language document! This class will take 25:24 to complete all portions.
Instructional Resources
Recently Added Lessons
Not finding records in the catalog or historical records collections, then you should try FamilySearch Images. This is the starting point for all newly digitized images. This video will demonstrate how to search Images and the features that are available using the Images image viewer.
Explore the history and terminology of European heraldry and learn the methodology to utilize coats of arms to uncover your noble lineage. Discover resources for researching British families with coats of arms.
Ukraine was home to a large Jewish population prior to WWII. Learn about various websites and resources that can help you trace your Jewish Roots in Ukraine.
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