Discover the power of indexing. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how it helps millions of people worldwide.

May 7, 2025 · Have you ever indexed FamilySearch historical records? If so, you've been a part of the long and fascinating history of indexing.

Aug 7, 2025 · At FamilySearch, we’ve improved the technology behind indexing, giving you new opportunities to volunteer your indexing skills. See the Get Involved section of our site for …

Dec 1, 2024 · Once you've studied the guidelines and familiarized yourself with how to index documents from each batch that you work on, getting experience indexing is likely the most …

Oct 7, 2025 · The new indexing activities do not support groups, so the indexing group feature has been removed. To stay connected, consider inviting those who might be interested to a …

Dec 30, 2024 · Before you start indexing the batch, read the Project Instructions. The instructions are located at the bottom of the left-hand side of your image viewer or by the last box on your …

Please be aware that the work you do on your group pages and in the beta indexing program will not be saved when the public version of the browser-based indexing program is released.

Mar 21, 2025 · Indexing is the process by which a historical record—a birth certificate, draft card, marriage certificate, and so on—becomes searchable. In the past, a human volunteer looked …

Name index to marriage records from the state of Georgia. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent …

Discover your family history. Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.