Genealogy and Biography

Search billions of records to discover your family story. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. Build your family tree. Connect with the past in the world's largest collection of online records. 

Includes:

• U.S. Federal Census from 1790
• American Genealogical Biographical Index

Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.

Historical records, including many with digitized images. Find tips and resources using the Research Wiki. Free account registration is required. No library card number or pin is needed.

• save and share your family tree
• order microfilmed records to view in a local Family History Library

Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.

Get biographical information that you can rely on for your next paper or project. Connect with accurate and engaging articles, videos, audio, and images. Complete your research with ease on any device.

Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.

Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.

Find large-scale maps of Washington cities and towns. Explore detailed views that show street blocks and building numbers. Maps range from 1867 to 1970.

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State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.

Volunteer-based site that aims to provide an information page for every country in the world.