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Navigation Menu Overview

FamilySearch offers various tools for family history research accessible via its website's navigation menu. Key sections include Family Tree (collaborative genealogy), Search (historical records, images, genealogies), Memories (personal collections), Get Involved (projects like indexing), and Activities (interactive heritage activities). The FamilySearch logo links to the homepage. Each section contains subcategories to aid users in exploring and contributing to family history.

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Introduction

FamilySearch provides many tools and resources to help you learn about your family history. Many tool and resource options are accessible through the navigation menu at the top of every FamilySearch web page. Additionally, several sub-categories are available by clicking the category heading on the navigation menu.

The following menu options on the FamilySearch.org website are listed, navigating from left to right, with their associated sub-categories and descriptions.

FamilySearch Navigation Menu

 

At the top left of the navigation menu, the FamilySearch Logo is displayed. You can return to the FamilySearch home page from any other web page by clicking the FamilySearch icon.

B: Family Tree

 

The Family Tree tab contains links to information as described below.
 

  • Overview: The purpose and global reach of the collaborative Family Tree.
  • Tree: The alternate views of the Family Tree. By default, you are displayed as the home person.
  • Person: The option to navigate to the account holder's person page.
  • Find: A searchable database of deceased persons previously added to the collaborative Family Tree.
  • Following: The ability for you to follow deceased persons' records in the Family Tree and receive notifications when information is added or changed.
  • My Contributions: The contributions made by you within the Family Tree.
     

The Search tab contains links to information as described below.
 

  • Records: The search page for historical records and record collections.
  • Images: The images of non-indexed historical records available for you to view.
  • Family Tree: A searchable database of deceased persons previously added to the collaborative Family Tree.
  • Genealogies: An extensive directory of lineages or pedigrees that people and organizations have shared with FamilySearch.
  • Catalog: A collection of genealogical materials such as books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications.
  • Books: The digital library with over 500,000 genealogy books, family histories, maps, yearbooks, and more.
  • Research Wiki: A public genealogy resource guide by topic or location. 
     

D: Memories

The Memories tab contains links to information as described below.
 

  • Overview: An introduction to FamilySearch Memories.
  • Gallery: The personal collection of memories a you have added.
  • People: The memories of ancestors that can be sorted by relationship and surname.
  • Find: The memories searchable by title, topic, or description. 
     

E: Get Involved

The Get Involved tab contains links to information as described below.
 

  • Overview: The projects and opportunities available for improving the accuracy of searchable historical records and the Family Tree.
  • My Opportunities: Overview of a your contributions in the Get Involved projects.
  • Indexing: The opportunities available for you to assist in transcribing historical records to make them searchable. 
     

F: Activities

The Activities tab contains links to information as described below.
 

  • All Activities: A collection of fun and engaging online and in-home activities for you and your family to learn about your ancestors and heritage.
  • Where Am I From?: The ancestral homelands and heritage activities.
  • Surname Origins: The origin, meanings, historical records, and Family Tree Information based on surnames.
  • All About Me: The historical events of you or your ancestors based on birth year.
  • Famous Relatives: A place for you to see your familial connections to famous leaders, artists, entertainers, and more.
  • Compare-a-Face: The photo comparison between you and your ancestor’s photos in the Family Tree.
  • Record My Story: A collection of story prompts and audio recording options for you to share your story.
  • Picture My Heritage: A family history experience where you can add your faces to photos from various cultures.
  • In-Home Activities: A list of activities to help people discover, gather, and connect to family – past, present, and future.
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