Why is FamilySearch free?
FamilySearch is an international, nonprofit organization that helps people discover their family story.
Why do we do it?
Feelings of family connection can help us overcome the ups and downs of life. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints funds FamilySearch to help people draw strength from their family relationships—past, present, and future.
We protect your privacy
Your personal and family information is never sold to other companies. Information about living family is kept private to you, while genealogy details of your deceased ancestors are shared with other researchers in the community Family Tree.
What comes with an account?
Worldwide Family Tree
Find what’s already been discovered about your family in a community tree of over 1.5 billion ancestor names.
Searchable Historical Records
Discover interesting life details about your ancestors. FamilySearch databases contain over 13 billion searchable names.
Help and learning
Find answers to your research questions online and in person at more than 6,000 local FamilySearch centers.