Genealogy Help on Facebook
New Pages and Groups on Facebook about genealogy research are being created nearly every day. The main topic of either a Page or a Group will typically be about doing research in a specific location, an ethnic group, or special interest. Feel free to add to this growing list of both pages and groups on Facebook that can help with family history research.
The FamilySearch-sponsored Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook were introduced in May 2011. Both the Fans and the volunteer administrators facilitate free research help on all the pages.
On Facebook you will also find pages and groups set up to help with surname-based research. Individuals and also family societies and family organizations are setting up Facebook pages for their surname-based research efforts. See the Family Associations page for a listing of all the known family organizations, societies, and associations that have either a Facebook page, a website, or other contact information.
International Research Pages and Groups
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North America Research Pages and Groups
Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy
| Page or Group Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Genealogy Research | Members of this group help each other with their research. |
| The Brickwall Club page | Based in the UK, this Brickwall Club works to help each other in solving their brick walls in research. Also see their website The Brickwall Club |
| The Brickwall Club group | The group works together with the page by the same name. |
| The NextGen Genealogy Network | This group fosters the next generations' interest in genealogy. |
| Genealogy and Newspapers | A group for anyone who uses newspapers in their family history work. |
| Autosomal DNA | This group talks about geographical and historical origins of your genetic markers. |
| 23andMe Newbies | This is a closed group for those who are beginning genetic testing with 23andMe and discussing genealogy and health. |
| 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." |
Volunteer as a Community Administrator
We are always looking for new volunteers! Sign up to join our team by filling out this form:
Each Genealogy Research Community page is supported by at least two volunteer administrators. If you would want to learn more about a volunteer administrator, see FamilySearch Communities: Administrator Guide for more information.
