FamilySearch Support

Indexing makes records searchable online and can be done anytime and anywhere. &nbsp;&nbsp;FamilySearch indexing is a volunteer transcription effort that makes valuable genealogical records freely searchable online. Since FamilySearch indexing began in 2006, this unprecedented crowdsourcing effort has produced more than one billion searchable records. Hundreds of thousands of volunteer indexers have participated from around the world. Through this selfless effort, millions of people worldwide have found information and discovered stories about their ancestors.

FamilySearch is an international, nonprofit organization. Its services are free of charge to everyone, regardless of tradition, culture, or religious affiliation. FamilySearch helps millions of people around the world discover their heritage and find ancestors through its website, mobile apps, and in-person help at over 5,000 local family history centers. At FamilySearch, we believe that family history can be a source of inspiration, joy, and peace. We hope that all of the world’s people can experience these feelings in their lives as they enjoy family traditions that celebrate their ancestors.

FamilySearch

FamilySearch Indexing of historical documents and vital records to be published online. 