How would you like to explore?

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Family Activity

For kids with a parent

A fun treasure hunt through your family tree! Kids and parents explore together.

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Standard Guide

For most adults

Step-by-step guidance with a Virtual Aide to help when you're stuck.

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Extra Help Mode

Detailed guidance

Larger text and click-by-click instructions. Perfect if you're new to computers.

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Custom Help

Ask for specific help

Already know your way around? Tell us what you need and we'll guide you directly.

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Welcome to Family History Assistant 101

100% Free

This site is designed for the best experience on a computer or laptop, where you can view our step-by-step guides alongside FamilySearch.org.

Or ask anything!

Use our Virtual Aide to ask any family history question:

💬 Ask how to use FamilySearch
🔍 Get help finding ancestors
📚 Learn genealogy tips

Family History Assistant 101 is an independent guide for FamilySearch.org and is not affiliated with FamilySearch or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.