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FamilySearch Tree App Info
Introduction
FamilySearch Tree is an shared family history app that helps people find, build and record their family past. FamilySearch Tree is linked to the world’s shared online family tree and is powered by FamilySearch.org. FamilySearch Tree lets people follow their ancestors connect relatives and look through billions of records such as birth, marriage and death certificates. FamilySearch Tree also lets people keep family memories by uploading photos writing stories and recording sounds. FamilySearch Tree is made for both beginners and seasoned researchers. Helps people all over the world work together by allowing family members near and far to see, edit and improve one common family chart.
Features
Global Collaborative Family Tree
FamilySearch Tree uses one shared tree where people from all over the world can add, edit and connect ancestors.
Massive Historical Record Integration
FamilySearch Tree connects to billions of searchable worldwide records such as census data, immigration files and birth, marriage and death certificates.
Automatic Record Hints
FamilySearch Tree automatically scans databases and shows possible document matches, called hints for your ancestors making research easier.
Highlights
Completely Free Access
FamilySearch Tree gives use of all features, worldwide archives and research tools without any paid plan or hidden costs.
Memory Preservation Tools
FamilySearch Tree lets you upload photographs scan hard documents and record audio stories right onto ancestor profiles.
Interactive Relationship Explorers
FamilySearch Tree has discovery tools such as Relatives Around Me and relationship calculators that show how you link to relatives or famous people.
Tips
Create an Account
Download the app and sign up for a FamilySearch account to begin using FamilySearch Tree.
Build Your Pedigree
Add your parents, grandparents and close family members to start your FamilySearch Tree.
Explore Record Hints
Look at the blue record hints that FamilySearch Tree gives you to find official documents, census data and vital statistics for your ancestors.
Collaborate and Edit
Add details, dates and links for ancestors and see changes that other family members make on the shared tree.
Preserve Memories
Upload photos scan documents and record audio stories straight onto ancestor profiles in FamilySearch Tree to keep family heritage safe
Pros & Cons
Strong Privacy Protections: FamilySearch Tree keeps profiles and details of living people private and visible only to the person who created them.
Cross-Platform Syncing: FamilySearch Tree automatically syncs your family tree photos and edits between phones and the web browser without any effort.
User-Friendly Interface: FamilySearch Tree has an easy design that helps both beginner researchers and experienced ones navigate complicated family charts.
Vulnerability to Edits: Because the main tree for ancestors is shared other users can sometimes change or delete information that you added.
Internet Dependency: FamilySearch Tree needs an internet connection to search records, sync changes and load photos and sounds.
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