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Discover Your Family History
Search millions of historical records and
build your family tree
Millions
of Records
Multiple
of Records
Easy
of Records
Discover Your Family History
Search millions of historical records and
build your family tree
Birth Certificates
1800s - Present
Marriage Records
Immigration Data
Census Records
Genealogy Data
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Everything you need to discover and preserve your family history
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Search millions of records with advanced filters to find your ancestors quickly and accurately.
Build Your Family Tree
Create and share interactive family trees that bring your ancestry to life with photos and stories.
Extensive Records Database
Access birth, marriage, death certificates, census data, military records, and much more.
Historical Documents
Explore digitized historical documents dating back centuries to discover your family heritage.
Access a Wide Range of Historical Records
Our extensive database includes records from across the United States and beyond, giving you the resources you need to piece together your family’s history.
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Military Service Records
- Church & Parish Records
- Marriage Certificates & Licenses
- US Census Reports
- Immigration & Naturalization
- Land & Property Deeds
What You Can Find
Deciding to create a family tree isn’t something that you come up with on the spur of the moment. Many people think about that tree for years before finally deciding to build one. You can start with the basic information that you already have, including your name and date of birth and the date of birth and name of each one of your parents. It’s then a simple matter of adding more names and information to each branch to represent their parents and other family members. A big issue you might encounter is that you don’t know where people go on that tree or what information pertains to them. That is why you can search for different types of records, including:
Birth certificates
Service records
US Census reports
Death certificates
Marriage certificates and licenses
Court records
What You Can Find
Deciding where to start is easily one of the hardest parts of looking for genealogical records. If you have a common last name such as Smith or Williams, you’ll likely come across records of people with the same name who have nothing in common with your family. Even if you have a less common last name, you’ll likely find records that don’t pertain to your family. The resources and links we provide can help you find people related to you and information that you can use on your family tree.
How to Search Online
One of the best ways to start your online search is with information that you know is true or accurate. If you know where your grandparents exchanged vows and the date of their marriage, you can quickly find their marriage certificate or license. That document will show you who was there when they exchanged vows and the birth dates of your grandparents. You can also use basic information to expand your search and find records you never thought about using before. Check out the resources available through genealogical databases to see which ones will help you as you track your family.
Start Your Search Today
It’s extremely easy to put off family research. Some of the excuses you might use include that it’s too hard or that it will cost too much money. The Mormon Church maintains one of the largest databases of genealogical records in the world and offers many of those records online. You can access that database and do a quick search for your family without paying a cent. Those are not the only records available for researchers though.
Through the resources we link to, you’ll find a wide range of records and information that you can use to trace the roots of your family and build a family tree. You’ll also find resources that let you connect with others who can help with your search. There is no time like the present to start your search. All you need is a name and something else to help you search.
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