Clothing is practical, but it can also tell a story. This is distinctly true for traditional clothing in Bolivia, which blends the rich hist…
As last names were being standardized, many people’s professions became their last names—Baker, Cook, Smith, and Miller, to name a few. Thes…
FamilySearch is thrilled to announce that Full-Text Search is now part of its standard search tools. Since its initial release in FamilySear…
Family Tree Lite is a FamilySearch application that was originally designed for feature phones (phones with small screens and very limited c…
Oftentimes, there is more than one person page for the same person. This can create some confusion, which is where merging pages comes in handy. FamilySearch has a “possible duplicates” tool that helps you see if you need to merge the pages; but even if the system doesn’t pick up on the match, you can still perform a merge.
Like many other countries, Bolivia has its own traditions when it comes to names. Unsurprisingly, names in Bolivia reflect the country’s her…
Exploring your African American heritage has historically presented challenges, especially before 1870, when records rarely mentioned the na…
Performing on the main stage as one of the RootsTech 2025 keynotes, Mat and Savanna Shaw shared incredible vocal harmony and touched the hea…
Celebrate Family History Month in Australia and New Zealand by joining some of these exciting events! They will be packed with expert talks,…
FamilySearch adds millions of free historical records every month. See new records from Italy, Costa Rica, Brazil and more!
We hope you are enjoying your summer! While you are lounging by the pool or on a road trip, take a look at some of these amazing genealogy c…
While first names are often unique, your last name will generally be the name that ties you to your family heritage. Costa Rican last names …
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