Genealogy Research Groups
What are FamilySearch Genealogy Research Groups?[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch 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.
To find a research group, you can go to one of two places:
1. FamilySearch Community: found on the FamilySearch website. You must log in using your FamilySearch account to view and post questions. Click here to read about how to use this tool.
2. FamilySearch Facebook Groups: found on Facebook and maintained by FamilySearch. You must have a Facebook account to view questions and "join" the group to post questions.
Quick Links[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
Denmark[edit | edit source] |
Nordic Countries | Northern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
Denmark Genealogy - Sorø, Sjælland Danmark Slægtsforskning |
Djibouti[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
Dominica[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
Dominican Republic[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Falkland Islands[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
| Fiji | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Finland[edit | edit source] |
Nordic Countries | Northern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
Finnish Genealogy |
France[edit | edit source] |
France Genealogy Research | Southern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
France and Mediterranean Genealogy |
French Guiana[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
| French Polynesia | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Jamaica[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Jamaican Genealogy Resources Jamaican Genealogy & Diaspora African Jamaica Genealogy Caribbean Genealogy |
Japan[edit | edit source] |
Japanese, Asia Genealogy Research | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Jordan | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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| Kazakhstan | Asia Genealogy Research Community | ||
Kenya[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
| Kiribati | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Kosovo[edit | edit source] |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | |
| Kuwait | Asia Genealogy Research Community | ||
| Kyrgyzstan | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Republic of the Congo[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
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Réunion Island[edit | edit source] |
Southern Europe Genealogy Research Community |
GENEALOGIE FAMILLES REUNIONNAISES | |
Romania[edit | edit source] |
FamilySearch Romania | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | |
Rwanda[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
Russia[edit | edit source] |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community (English) |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Uganda[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
Ukraine[edit | edit source] |
Russian Empire | Eastern Europe Genealogy Research Community | Genealogy in Ukraine Ukrainian Genealogy: Nashi Predky |
| United Arab Emirates | Asia Genealogy Research Community | ||
United Kingdom[edit | edit source] |
British Isles Genealogy Research Community |
UK Genealogy
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Uruguay[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | South America Genealogy Research Community | |
U.S. Virgin Islands[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | Caribbean Genealogy Research Community | Caribbean Genealogy |
| Uzbekistan | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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| Vanuatu | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Venezuela[edit | edit source] |
Investigación Genealógica, Latin America Genealogy Research | Investigación Genealógica en Venezuela(Español) South American Research Community |
Venezuela Genealogía en Facebook |
| Vietnam | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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| Wake Island | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
Wales[edit | edit source] |
Wales Genealogy Research | British Isles Genealogy Research Community |
Monmouthshire Family Tree |
| Wallis & Futuna | Australia and Oceania Genealogy Research Community | ||
| Western Sahara | Africa Genealogy Research Community | ||
| Yeman | Asia Genealogy Research Community |
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| Topic | FamilySearch Community | FamilySearch Facebook Groups | Misc Groups/Pages* |
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Zambia[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
Zimbabwe[edit | edit source] |
Africa Genealogy Research | Africa Genealogy Research Community |
Our African Genealogy |
North America Research Pages and Groups[edit | edit source]
Specialty Pages and Groups Related to Genealogy[edit | edit source]
| 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. Also see their website The Brickwall Club |
| 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 apart of a tribe and build relationships with other like minded individuals. |
| Genealogy 101 | New Open Facebook Group for MyGenTools- instruction and tools for genealogy research. Come watch us grow as we add new content every week. |
| 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 FamilySearch 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. |
| The NextGen Genealogy Network | This group fosters the next generations' interest in genealogy. |
| Turning Hearts Page | A page dedicated to bringing you tips and ideas for furthering your family history research. |
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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.
- FamilySearch does not guarantee the content quality of these miscellaneous groups.