FamilySearch Get Involved

FamilySearch Get Involved

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FamilySearch Get Involved: Help Families Find Their Ancestors

Turn your spare moments into meaningful service. Join a global community of volunteers to review historical records and ensure every ancestor can be found and remembered.

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Publisher

FamilySearch International

Category

Reference

Downloads

362K+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

200

Locales

11

History at Your Fingertips

Discover the interface used by 362K+ users.

A thank you message in the FamilySearch Get Involved app after completing a name review task

A thank you message in the FamilySearch Get Involved app after completing a name review task

A bar chart displaying monthly names reviewed and user contributions in the FamilySearch Get Involved app

A bar chart displaying monthly names reviewed and user contributions in the FamilySearch Get Involved app

A mobile interface showing a historical handwritten document with a name highlighted for verification and buttons to match edit or flag as unsure.

A mobile interface showing a historical handwritten document with a name highlighted for verification and buttons to match edit or flag as unsure.

The find names to review screen on the FamilySearch Get Involved app with options to select a country and enter a last name

The find names to review screen on the FamilySearch Get Involved app with options to select a country and enter a last name

Two women looking at a smartphone on the FamilySearch Get Involved app welcome screen

Two women looking at a smartphone on the FamilySearch Get Involved app welcome screen

Turn Your Spare Moments into Lasting Legacies

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 362K+ users.

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Empower Family Discoveries

Every name you verify is a person rescued from history. You provide the vital link that helps living relatives find their ancestors.

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Meaningful Micro-Volunteering

Make a difference in seconds. Our intuitive 'swipe-to-verify' interface is perfect for making an impact while you relax or wait in line.

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The Human Touch for History

Computers aren't perfect. Use your keen eye to review scanned historical documents and correct the errors that technology misses.

About the app

Everything you need to know about FamilySearch Get Involved.

Description

FamilySearch International uses sophisticated scanning technology to find ancestor names in historical records. Most of the time the computer can recognize the correct name. But it can’t always get it right. Using FamilySearch Get Involved, anyone can quickly review names in historical records and verify what the computer found or flag any errors. Each name that gets corrected is a person that can now be found by their living family.

Latest Version

1.5.3

Size

30.9 MB

First Released

Mar 4, 2022

Give the Gift of Family Discovery

Join thousands of volunteers turning historical records into living memories. Download the app today and help families everywhere find the ancestors they have been searching for.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about FamilySearch Get Involved

What is FamilySearch Get Involved?

FamilySearch Get Involved is an app that allows users to review, verify, and correct ancestor names identified by scanning technology in historical records. This helps more people discover their family history.

How does FamilySearch Get Involved help people discover ancestors?

FamilySearch Get Involved enables users to correct errors in digitized historical records. Each corrected name becomes findable by living family members, directly assisting in genealogical discovery.

Is FamilySearch Get Involved a free app?

Yes, FamilySearch Get Involved is a free application. Users can create a free account to participate in reviewing historical records and contributing to family history research.

How do I review names in FamilySearch Get Involved?

Users review names by selecting "Match" if correct, "Edit" to fix errors, or "Unsure" if unable to verify. The app highlights names from historical records for review.

Can I choose specific records to review in FamilySearch Get Involved?

Yes, users can select records to review based on "Country or Location" and "Last Name" preferences. For example, you can choose to review names from Argentina.

Does FamilySearch Get Involved track my contributions?

Yes, FamilySearch Get Involved tracks user contributions. The "Contributions" section displays the total number of names reviewed and allows viewing statistics like monthly contributions.

What is the benefit of correcting names in FamilySearch Get Involved?

Correcting names in FamilySearch Get Involved ensures accuracy in historical records. This allows living family members to find their ancestors more easily and expand their family history research.

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