genealogy records

1 min read 2021-10-07 23:00:00

Getting the Most from Your Search: Understanding the Search Records Page

Finding a historical record with my ancestor’s name on it can sometimes be a challenge. Either my search terms bring back more results than I know

1 min read 2021-09-21 01:00:47

Introduction: In Part II of this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega uses a case study from her own family history research to show the importance of

1 min read 2021-09-18 06:17:17

Do you keep a journal? A diary? Notes of what is happening in your life, right now? Many people use journaling to relieve stress, capture treasured

1 min read 2021-09-18 00:48:58

Introduction: In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega uses a case study from her own family history research to show the importance of using more than

1 min read 2021-08-03 04:00:00

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in July of 2021 with over 9 million new indexed family history records from all over the world. New

1 min read 2021-07-30 16:00:00

While Derek Dobson served a proselyting mission in Hong Kong from 1985 to 1986, he posed for a photo on a hillside overlooking the border between

1 min read 2021-07-02 04:42:00

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in June of 2021 with over 31 million new indexed family history records and almost 7 million Catholic

1 min read 2021-05-09 03:00:00

Do you have Japanese ancestors you are looking for? Are you wondering where to look for family records, or do you want to add to what you already

1 min read 2021-05-08 06:00:00

The history of Japanese immigration and emigration is interesting and complex. Immigration to the island nation has historically been limited,

1 min read 2021-05-02 05:00:00

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in April of 2021 with nearly 32 million new indexed family history records and over 3 million digital

4 min read 2021-02-20 06:00:00

When you are exploring the lives of your Irish ancestors, a top priority is finding records of their births, marriages, and deaths, also called BMDs

4 min read 2021-02-04 01:00:00

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in January of 2021 with over 36 million new indexed family history records from all over the world.

4 min read 2020-12-23 08:00:26

When tracing your family history in Puerto Rico, you’ll want to consult two important kinds of vital records—civil registration and church

8 min read 2020-12-04 03:30:00

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in November of 2020 with over 38.4 million new indexed family history records and over 200,000 digital

4 min read 2020-11-22 01:10:00

The 1930 census was the 15th federal census taken by the United States, which has taken a census each decade since 1790. These 1930 census records