Genealogy Research Groups
Genealogy Research Groups
Genealogy Research Groups are resources where individuals can post specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. The community consists of individuals who wish to collaborate and help one another find answers.
Quick Links
- Click here for available International Research Groups
- Click here for available North America Research Groups
- Click here for available list of Specialty Genealogy Research Groups
International Research Pages and Groups
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Denmark |
Nordic Countries | Northern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
Denmark Genealogy - Sorø, Sjælland Danmark Slægtsforskning |
Djibouti |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Dominica |
Latin American Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
Dominican Republic |
Latin American Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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East Timor | Asia Genealogy Research Community | ||
Easter Island | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Ecuador |
Latin American Research | Investigación Genealógica en Ecuador South American Research Community |
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Egypt |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
France and Mediterranean Genealogy |
El Salvador |
Latin American Research | Mexico-Central America Genealogy Research Community | Genealogía Salvadoreña |
England |
England Research | British Isles Genealogy Research Community |
Great Harwood Family and Local History Group |
Equatorial Guinea |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Eritrea |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Estonia |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | |
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Ethiopia |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Falkland Islands |
Latin American Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
Fiji | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Finland |
Nordic Countries | Northern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
Finnish Genealogy |
France |
France Research | Southern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
France and Mediterranean Genealogy |
French Guiana |
Latin American Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
French Polynesia |
Pacific Islands Research | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Kazakhstan |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community | |
Kenya |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Kiribati |
Pacific Islands Research | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | |
Kosovo |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | |
Kuwait |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community | |
Kyrgyzstan |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Republic of the Congo |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Réunion Island |
Africa Research | Southern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
GENEALOGIE FAMILLES REUNIONNAISES |
Romania |
FamilySearch Romania | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | |
Rwanda |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Russia |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community (English) |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Uganda |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Ukraine |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | Genealogy in Ukraine Ukrainian Genealogy: Nashi Predky |
United Arab Emirates |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community | |
United Kingdom |
British Isles Genealogy Research Community |
UK Genealogy
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Uruguay |
Latin American Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
United States Virgin Islands |
Latin American Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
Uzbekistan |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Vanuatu | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Venezuela |
Latin American Research | Investigación Genealógica en Venezuela(Español) South American Research Community |
Venezuela Genealogía en Facebook |
Vietnam |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Wake Island | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Wales |
Wales Research | British Isles Genealogy Research Community |
Monmouthshire Family Tree |
Wallis & Futuna |
Pacific Islands Research | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | |
Western Sahara |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community | |
Yeman |
Asia Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
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Topic | FamilySearch Community | Facebook Groups* | Misc Groups/Pages |
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Zambia |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Zimbabwe |
Africa Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
North America Research Pages and Groups
*These Facebook groups are no longer sponsored by FamilySearch.
Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy
Page or Group Name | Description |
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23andMe Newbies | This is a closed group for those who are beginning genetic testing with 23andMe and discussing genealogy and health. |
Adoption and Unknown Family Research | Adoptees, birth parents, birth siblings, individuals with unknown or unexpected parents, and volunteers are welcome. Let's work together to exchange resources and search tips and reunite birth families and/or to learn health information. |
Africana Genetic Genealogy Consortium | This is a group for advanced-level exploration and discussion of African DNA research. |
Ancestor Treasures | Weekly prompts for collecting your ancestor's memories and treasures to share with your family. Let's set a goal to add one memory a week throughout the year, but if you miss a week, just try again next week. |
Ancestry Paths | Site statement: "AncestryPaths is a free service designed to get you started on the road to discovering your ancestral roots." |
Autosomal DNA | This group talks about geographical and historical origins of your genetic markers. |
The Brickwall Club group | The group works together with the page by the same name. |
The Brickwall Club page | Based in the UK, this Brickwall Club works to help each other in solving their brick walls in research |
Engaging Youth in Family History | This group provides a place to share ways to engage children/youth in family history activities. Whether you need ideas for family reunions, church activities, or want your children/youth to reap the benefits of family history involvement, join us! |
FamilySearch Webinar Followers | Unofficial group for Familysearch webinars. Follow it to get the latest news and schedule for webinar events hosted by FamilySearch |
Family Bibles | Dedicated to locating, preserving, transcribing and sharing information about Family Bibles and the family records therein recorded |
The Genealogy Tribe | A closed group of those seeking help with family history. Also, daily threads with discussions ideas to help each other. Feel a part of a tribe and build relationships with other like-minded individuals. |
Genealogy and Newspapers | A group for anyone who uses newspapers in their family history work. |
Genealogy Research | Members of this group help each other with their research. |
Genealogy webinar followers | Follow this group for the latest news and schedule for webinars happening around the web |
Genetic Genealogy Research | Research questions and sharing of best practices related to genetic genealogy. |
Hispanic Genealogy Research | This facebook page is dedicated to Hispanic Genealogy Research Support |
How Things Work | A group to share and discuss emerging technologies or processes that do or can relate to genealogy and family history |
International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) | The mission for this group is to be an "advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists." |
Jewish Genealogy Portal | Get help and collaborate with others on Jewish genealogy. |
Military Records | Collaborate with others in searching military records in the United States and elsewhere. |
Scandinavian Genealogical Research Center Professional Research | From the group page "Purpose of this group is to provide a forum for links, tips and tricks that can be helpful or of interest for anyone interested in Scandinavian genealogy and research." Not for individual inquires. |
See the Family Associations page for a listing of family organizations, societies, and associations that have either a Facebook page, a website, or other contact information.