Search on FamilySearch
Here are two simple and efficient methods to quickly find genealogical documents on FamilySearch. These are among the fastest ways to navigate the platform for your research.
Old Version - Easy to Use
The search feature on this page lets you browse all images on FamilySearch, including unindexed records. This means you could find documents that may not appear in traditional searches!
Go to Search and select – Images
You can enter just a State, or be more specific by entering a City, Town, Parish, County, and State. Next Click – (Search Image Group)
Type or Select your area of research. (Places Within)
Enter the date range you would like to search, or a specific year.
Life Events
1. Select your event
2. Each event has a submenu with additional options for your location.
New Version
The search feature on this page lets you browse all images on FamilySearch, including unindexed records. This means you could find documents that may not appear in traditional searches!
Login to FamilySearch – Same as Old Version
Go to Search and select – Images
You can enter just a State, or be more specific by entering a City, Town, Parish, County, and State. Next Click – (Search Image Group)
Type or Select your area of research. (Places Within)
Enter the date range you would like to search, or a specific year.
Life Events – Same as Old Version
What's New? Collections Filter
The search feature on this page lets you browse all images on FamilySearch, including unindexed records. This means you could find documents that may not appear in traditional searches!
Select Collection
You can filter your search results by collections of image groups.
Below are example of some to the collections offered with the New Version
What's New? Research Wiki
The FamilySearch Wiki is a free, collaborative online resource provided by FamilySearch.org, a nonprofit genealogy website operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The wiki functions as a vast, user-generated knowledge base designed to help people conduct genealogical research, particularly for locating historical records and understanding the processes involved in family history research. It’s completely free and can be accessed by anyone without a subscription. The wiki covers topics from local history to unique record sets, making it a go-to resource for learning how to navigate genealogy in different regions or ethnic groups.
