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Family Search

familysearch.org

Discover your family history. Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.

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You get profiles linked identifiers

Use this map to decide whether Family Search accepts the lead you are holding, and what kind of lead it may return for the next step.

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Investigator Use

FamilySearch (familysearch.org) is the world's largest free genealogical database, maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, containing billions of historical records including birth, death, marriage, census, immigration, and military records from countries worldwide.


For OSINT investigators, FamilySearch's free comprehensive access to historical records makes it an essential tool for identity verification, family relationship mapping, and historical background investigation. Its free access distinguishes it from Ancestry — all records are available without subscription.


Historical identity documentation from FamilySearch is particularly valuable for establishing the genuine biographical background of individuals. Census records from the 19th and early 20th centuries document family composition, names, ages, occupations, and addresses — providing deep historical grounding for identity claims and family relationship research.


International record coverage is one of FamilySearch's greatest strengths. Records from European countries, Latin America, and other regions are extensively indexed — valuable for investigations involving subjects with immigrant backgrounds or international family networks. Civil registration records from many European countries date back to the 18th century.


Vital records (birth, death, marriage) provide documentary evidence of life events and establish family relationships through official record chains. These records are often more authoritative than self-reported biographical information.


For heir research and probate investigations, FamilySearch's family tree database combined with vital records can establish legal family relationships required to determine inheritance rights across multiple generations.


FamilySearch's community-indexed records are extensively cross-referenced with official archives worldwide, and researchers can access digitized original documents in many cases.


Document search parameters, collections accessed, specific records found, and access timestamps for all FamilySearch research in case documentation.

Before You Pivot

Record Context

Capture the target, search terms, and why this source is relevant before you leave the page.

Preserve Evidence

Archive volatile pages, save screenshots, and keep timestamps for anything that may change.

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Treat one tool as a lead source. Confirm important findings with independent sources.

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