Ancestry and FamilySearch Combined for Genealogy Research

Learn how using the combination of FamilySearch.org together with Ancestry.com can be a very powerful genealogical research strategy to help you find more records, ancestors, cousins, and clues for your family tree.
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Splitting your screen
2:17 Comparing Census Records between Ancestry and FamilySearch
4:05 Finding a clearer census image
4:20 Adjusting the Image on FamilySearch
4:51 Adjusting the Image on Ancestry
5:13 Vital Records - Birth, Marriage & Death
6:52 Using FHL Film Numbers
9:14 Search Engines between Ancestry and FamilySearch
12:13 Card Catalogs between Ancestry and FamilySearch
14:17 Viewing the records
15:42 Keyword Search on Ancestry
16:37 Keyword Search on FamilySearch
17:40 Free Search at Ancestry
18:55 Review
19:44 Handout Info
20:40 Outro
I am a fanatic for genealogy, family history and DNA to research my American ancestors. I create the best free genealogy videos and webinars on KZbin. I teach the genealogy research skills to help you with your family tree and family origins. I am a professional genealogist; I teach research skills and records research. The best videos on “Genealogy TV” (KZbin) are about learning research notes, logs, staying organized, genetic genealogy, finding missing ancestors, and where to find family history records. Learn genealogy for free and how to research on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, AncestryDNA, 23andMe, Wiki Tree, Geni, National Genealogical Society, National Archives, National and State Archives, genealogical and historical societies genealogybank.com, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Newspaper Archives.com, Fold3, Archive.org, Internet Archive, Wayback Machine, Digital Public Libraries, Google, Google Books, Google News, Facebook genealogy groups, and the very best genealogy websites and resources.
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[@bobbartlett8459]

Thanks!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks for the super thanks.

[@kerriehawkins3686]

Trick that I love for splitting screens on Windows is to hold down the Window key and press left or right, it will automatically put the window you are on the side chosen and then usually offers to allow you to choose another window for the other half. The good thing about this is that they are kind of connected, so if you wanted to make one a little bigger or smaller, then you click the border per usual and it will adjust both at the same time. You can also use up and down for this or put 4 windows on one screen - although I rarely use these options unless the monitor is quite big. Thanks for all your useful videos!! They are always so helpful!

[@GenealogyTV]

Great tip. I had no idea. Thanks for educating me.

[@GenealogyTV]

Ah thanks Millicient.

[@amandaherron4032]

Connie, thank you so much for your videos! I really appreciate that you take the extra second or two to show how to do something on the computer or how you got where you are on a website. So helpful!!

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Amanda. I appreciate that. I try.

[@borreliaetc]

I switch from ancestry to familysearch and vice versa all the time - but wow - thank you for the extra tips on each search!! I've had census records on ancestry show up looking "blank" just like you show, but that tip to go look on other sites, and to adjust the contrast, brightness, etc... that made my day; thank you so much!! You have also helped by telling us how to search the card catalogue, that is invaluable! Thank you so so much for all this wonderful advice. ❤

[@GenealogyTV]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

[@kathleenkelley1299]

Excellent video with great examples! Thanks for showing how to do split screen - game changer!!!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks again Kathleen for your continued support of Genealogy TV! You rock!

[@katrinaassoumou6400]

Thank you so much for your knowledge as a genealogist. I am still learning every time you come on. Amen

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Katrina.

[@barblee5294]

Wow, I always learn something new with your videos! For instance, it never occurred to me that I could use the film number on an Ancestry record to look up the image on FamilySearch. I now have the image of my great-grandparents marriage record, instead of just the index listing. Yay! It was one of those "duh" things that I needed to hear. LOL

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad to help! You know... you're not alone... I had to learn that trick too. Now you have another tool in your research tool belt. As always, thanks for your continues feedback and support of the channel.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I need to do this more like you have done. I've used both but not in this manner. I sure do appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us, thanks!

[@GenealogyTV]

You are so welcome!

[@windycitystitchersflosstub8711]

Thanks again for another great video. As usual I’m sure I will be watching this many times and taking notes - it’s jam packed. 😁

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you don't feel like taking notes, you can find the handout for $5 here genealogytv.org/handouts/

[@Idellphany]

I use these two together all the time and its amazing. I basically use the family Search as my floating tree to search up my DNA cousin match groups on ancestry. Then I throw a link from their Family search person into the notes of my DNA matches on ancestry. The "View my relationship" On family search is amazing for this too.

[@GenealogyTV]

Interesting idea.

[@craftystash8667]

This is FANTASTIC!! I am so excited to use this information.. TY so much

[@GenealogyTV]

My pleasure.

[@carolbianchi7852]

Loved this video, we have to remember they only share about 10% of their records which is good news for researchers! Woohoo! Another tip that I use a lot: if you are a document saver (I am) check to see how each site downloads your item. Ancestry will give you a copy of the census page, but FS also gives you the list of indexed info on that page. I save to pdf, and do my notes and questions right on the page. The list is much easier to read, plus I hilight “my people” so that I find them again quickly. Explore your options. 🙂

[@GenealogyTV]

Great tips

[@garylhaas2005]

Like you said, searching is more about the process. This has got me thinking about upgrading my process. In an Excel workbook, I have birth, marriage, death, location info about the people I am researching. I use formulas to create URL's to various pages on a variety of sites. I use a simple macro to open 20-30 webpages on Family Search, Ancestry, etc. with the search data filled in.

[@GenealogyTV]

Wow... I can only imagine what that macro is. I use them for source citations all the time in Word. Thanks for sharing... and Enjoy the Process.

[@daleinarizona1561]

Thank you very much!!!!! I have been using both of those websites in all my research. Only difference, I switched screens then what you had. But I learned something new about the searches between the two. Thanks. My biggest problem has been trying to find my mother’s sister who I haven’t seen since 1970. She disappeared. I wanted to find her before my mother passed but with no luck. I will try these tips and see what I can find.

[@charlotteruse158]

As always, more valuable information. Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you think so!

[@dianapocalypse]

Did you like today's video? Need a refresher on how to tell how you're related? Check out Cousins! What is a Second Cousin? DNA Cousins? Cousin Chart! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WkeKptip1sbbM -Diana, Genealogy TV Team

[@aprilrowland444]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I love finding new ways to dig deeper into finding more sources. Since I do 99% of my work in Family Tree Maker, I create a new source for the document/source at FS, but any images I mark as private so are not shared to my synced tree at Ancestry. I am not 100% sure if the images I save have to be marked private, but make sure I am covering all my bases. Again,, thanks for the great tips. Love watching your videos, as I am always learning something new.

[@GenealogyTV]

You are so welcome! Yes you do need to mark your images as private or they will sync online. Thanks so much for the compliments and for supporting Genealogy TV! I really appreciate it.

[@joequimby5542]

Excellent as always. Thanks!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annw1395]

I use Ancestry and FamilySearch together all the time, and do it by opening up more tabs. Then I can just click back and forth between the 2 sites, as needed. Almost as good as having 2 screens.

[@GenealogyTV]

Smart of you.

[@arlindanelson7928]

I use both simultaneously also. I have to try the side by side screen though. You always share great tips and there were plenty here. TFS

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oldsebago]

As always, I learn something from your great videos.

[@GenealogyTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@skipskipskippyloo]

Excellent information about the card catalogs ,etc!!

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad you like them!

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

I need to get a separate monitor!!! Love this vid

[@martinmedrano]

Just the video i was looking for. I just started this journey and have found lots of ancestors. I use both ancestry and familysearch.

[@GenealogyTV]

Wonderful! Stick around. GTV is perfect for you. Feel free to subscribe so this channel is in your KZbin feed.

[@martinmedrano]

@@GenealogyTV sure will

[@user-ic4xm1di6j]

Wow! I didn’t know all this existed. I am so glad I found this. It will help me a lot.

[@GenealogyTV]

Oh yes... Keep watching this channel. You'll learn a lot here. Make sure you are subscribed so you know when new videos come out. It's free.

[@conmckfly]

Thank you. Very helpful!!

[@GenealogyTV]

You're welcome!

[@addicted2spn789]

Wow! Thank you so much! I had no idea they could have 2 different scans. I've had several images in the past that were hard to read. Great tip! I have looked for images on Family Search when Ancestry only has a summary listed. Also I've found Ancestry might only have 1 page of an investor's record and Family Search might have 3, 5 or even 7. But never realized 1 of the sites might have a better quality image. Thanks Connie!!

[@addicted2spn789]

Darn autocorrect. "Ancestors" not investor's :D

[@GenealogyTV]

You're very welcome!

[@GenealogyTV]

LOL... That happens to me all the time. Glad I'm not alone.

[@tallthinwavy3]

Thanks for the information. Also have ancestors from N.C.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Jon.

[@charleshill6364]

Thank you!

[@GenealogyTV]

You're welcome!

[@trevorevans7101]

Very helpful, thank you

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnnNunnally]

I never knew FHL was a possible link to Family Search! I have some WV relatives so this will be a help! Thanks!

[@GenealogyTV]

Yep... FHL is the LDS Church and FamilySearch is too.

[@pam.h4007]

Vey helpful. Obviously I need to make better use of FamilySearch!

[@GenealogyTV]

It's a great resource.

[@AncestryAimee]

Love the comment about census records and occasional clarity differences. Don’t despair if you can’t read that census! Try it on the other site. That has saved my bacon more than a few times! 😄

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks... and yes... I hear you loud and clear.

[@marykowalski7349]

SO HELPFUL I HAD TO USE ALL CAPS!! 🙂

[@GenealogyTV]

Glad it helped!

[@marykowalski7349]

@@GenealogyTV Now I have another beginner problem. Can you help me find a document that was an approved HINT on my phone app for Ancestry? It was a Will for a particular ancestor we are researching to discover the enslaved people under his thumb. On my laptop I haven't been able to find it. I even shared it with my fellow genealogical sleuth sister so I wouldn't lose it and still it's gone - vaporized. I know it exists - I saw it - but it's hidden probably in plain sight on Ancestry on my laptop. Thanks so much for your videos. If you discuss this in one on KZbin I am happy to watch it - I always learn so much.

[@lisaaneepeacock]

I do this all the time!! I have found so much good info this way. The only problem I have is that I tend to get side tracked...if i find incorrect info in Family search and I have make any changes, then I will make sure I have all the correct info, so if there are few spouses, or in-laws...then I make sure all of that info is correct.... I also use Find-a-grave as well and I make sure I have connected all the families members and I have found any obits.

[@GenealogyTV]

Thanks Lisa... and thanks for supporting GTV.

[@randyfong6312]

Mahalo for info provided

[@GenealogyTV]

Mahalo. I used to live in the islands. Hawaii is a beautiful place. Stay high and dry. I hear there is a ton of rain out there right now.

[@darlenefarmer5921]

Thank you

[@GenealogyTV]

You're welcome

[@rebeccamd7903]

So your video was recommended in my feed and I heard you say Cox. Then a little while later I see you’re looking for a Smith from WV. I’m pretty sure we’re cousins if you have ancestors in Pike/Floyd counties Kentucky. 🥰

[@GenealogyTV]

Sorry, I don't think I have ancestors there.

[@pennyhite7493]

How can I save a record I find on Family Search to my main tree on Ancestory? Love your Videos...I'm watching them all!

[@GenealogyTV]

You should be able to download it then upload to Ancestry as an image. Make sure you source it. Alternatively, grab the URL to the exact record on FamilySearch and then on Ancestry in the ancestors profile under the source column click add a web link. Paste the URL and name it something you’ll understand. Once you save it you will find it at the bottom of the source list.

[@pennyhite7493]

Thanks so much for the reply!!!!!! I can do that.

[@geocyclist]

Great Tips! In the example where you were looking for Smith's death record, is there a way you could have used the film number listed on ancestry to more quickly find the record at familysearch?

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes. If you have the FHL number there is a field to search by that number.

[@viktoryosiel]

I use familysearch to grow my tree in ancestry. After I add a family member immediately ancestry send me a hint but they use familysearch anyway. I don't pay ancestry membership because I get what I need for free from familysearch. My ancestors are from Latin America anyway.

[@GenealogyTV]

Understood! Thanks for watching.

[@YesterdaysStuff]

If you are using windows - Press Windows Key + Right Arrow Key / This places active window on right half of screen / then the other window will appear smaller on the left, click on it to put in left half of screen.

[@GenealogyTV]

Oh thanks. I might use your comment in a future episode. See we all learn from each other.

[@desertpatient]

Thanks Bunches

[@GenealogyTV]

Any time!

[@desertpatient]

@@GenealogyTV As...I have Family Tree. I think it is left over from the PAF computer program from years ago. But I never really used it...mine is empty so now I can populate it...

[@LanceHall]

Ive noticed also the Ancestry film scans are inferior to the FamilySearch scans. LDS Family Search of course has the original negatives so Ancestry must be scanning purchased positive reels like libraries use. In most cases both are readable but if the film is really faint you need to go to the LDS Family Search version.

[@GenealogyTV]

Agreed

[@charleshill6364]

I have Henley, Booth, and Knox in my tree and in my DNA Cousin match.

[@GenealogyTV]

Hummm... who knows... we might be related.

[@trishshort2253]

I am a channel supporter but seem to always have a problem getting to the handouts ! I'm searching for the link to : "Ancestry and FamilySearch Combined for Genealogy Research".

[@GenealogyTV]

Hi Trish, Handouts for Channel Members are in the posts in the COMMUNITY TAB on the KZbin Channel. Once there, scroll down, look for EARLY RELEASE + HANDOUT. Info Access level channel members have access to all handouts. If you are at the Support level, you need to upgrade to the Info Access level. I just checked... this handout is there. To go to the Community Tab directly... kzbin.infoCommunity. Thanks for supporting Genealogy TV!

[@calbob750]

Fair Warning! When doing your research be aware that there may be others out there doing ancestry research and posting incorrect information on your family tree.

[@GenealogyTV]

Yes. This is why I profess to look at the records and decide for yourself.

[@redf7209]

@@GenealogyTV On familysearch these people can decide for you as your tree is editable by others in Familysearch so you have to keep checking it

[@glennrivington6763]

A lot of the files are confusing. I try to use both myself. I have noticed the farther back one goes the more confusing it gets.

[@albamireyasanguinetti6731]

Buenas noches considero que deberían grabar estos vídeos en idioma español, muchas gracias

[@GenealogyTV]

Ojalá hablara español. ¡Eso seria genial!

[@donnastock69]

Need help from community. I love every lesson, I joined at #GenTV. I get the early access info, but I can't get to the handouts. It shows me having the green star in the circle. Is it an issue because I'm watching on my cell and casting to my TV? Do I need to be on my computer to print, rather than my cell phone?

[@GenealogyTV]

All handouts are in the community tab on the youtube channel. You likely need to be on a desktop to see it.

[@yaakovyitzchaklancaster3838]

How do you view the census records for free? I heard you mention this now in two videos and Everytime I try to pull up a census, it asks me to join. I have an account, but I stopped paying for one since most (not all of my remaining ancestors are not in America and ancestry doesn't seem to be able to help any more)

[@itrthho]

Ancestry only gives you 2 free US Census 1880 and 1940. You have to pay membership to see any other Census data

[@GenealogyTV]

To the best of my knowledge (I don't work for Ancestry), you can view the indexes for free on Ancestry. You can view the indexes and image at FamilySearch for free... and you can view the images for free at the National Archives online (although I don't believe they are indexed at NARA).

[@alittlepeaceandkarma]

Hopefully this works for the UK sites.

[@GenealogyTV]

I think it will.

[@maragolihistory2118]

I have a different question, you as a Genetist, why does ancestry DNA lump together Nilotes and Eastern Bantu? Imagine those tall Dinka and Nuer being called Bantu's?? Or hunter and gatherers??

[@GenealogyTV]

I don't work for Ancestry... so I don't know exactly. I'm going to guess it is because they don't have a lot of samples/reference tests from which to compare us to. So the area needs to be larger until they get more of a reference panel from that region. Then as their reference panel grows, they can start to break up the regions.

[@claudiomariani695]

Come posso fare per sapere chi erano i miei antenati ? Lei mi può dire come fre grazie

[@GenealogyTV]

non parlo italiano

[@pabloarevalodelhoyo4757]

Alguna explicación en castellano , gracias

[@GenealogyTV]

Lo siento, hablo muy poco español. Solo soy yo aquí.

[@pabloarevalodelhoyo4757]

Puedo ver en español

[@GenealogyTV]

¿Puedes ver esto en español? ¿En serio? Estoy usando el Traductor de Google para responder a tus comentarios.

[@SaidiLouise]

I've been researching my brick wall 3rd GGF for about 7 years. As far as research goes, I'm the blacksheep. Everyone else has the same couple as his parents. I don't buy that narrative because I've never seen proof or documentation on either site. None. I've dissected every detail. Broken everything down several times. I believe I have more "proof" for my findings to who his parents could be. However, i want it verified. Do you have an agency or an individual whose research you trust or someone who knows about DNA that you trust?

[@GenealogyTV]

I have private coaching if you want to try that. That way we can jump on a Zoom call, share computer screens, and I can see your family tree. Here is a link with more information. genealogytv.org/virtual-private-coaching/

[@SaidiLouise]

@@GenealogyTV ok...I'm going to have to do this. Probably after the holidays (or ask for it as my gift)...I'm excited!!

[@GuzThevenin]

Hi Cousin! Hardy Griffin Winslow is your 18th cousin twice removed. Greetings from Córdoba, Argentina. Namasté Guz 🙏🙏🙏

[@GenealogyTV]

Are you related to Hardy Griffin Winslow?

[@nikkigates9456]

This is nikki anderson

[@GenealogyTV]

Hi Nikki. Welcome.

[@MeagainIA2011]

well that wasn't new. ancestry and familysearch and myheritage has been together for a few years now. I pretty much despise myheritage, and members are rude and uppity kinda folks. I don't know what their subscription price is, but they 'used' to be lower than ancestry. And ancestry's records are better in format and searching. I've been with ancestry when they were free. That was back in 1996-97(when I found them online). Their motto was genealogy should be free! (Vital records in America is public access) And ancestry sells it! But I will say that joining ancestry, I finally swallowed my pride and joined because I couldn't access the records they had. I've never regretted that at all. My mother's biological family. She was adopted out at the age of 8, and her parents were still alive when that happened. Ancestry and a cold call to two James Bates in the town of Albia, IA helped me find my mothers ancestors from her parents on down. And with the dna, I'm still finding relatives. My mother was baby number 7 out of 12 babies that I have found thus far. Ancestry helped me achieve that, and my mother died in 2019 knowing who her family was (she grew up in the two counties of Iowa right along with her cousins the whole time). Even with pictures. Ancestry IS, in my opinion, worth the subscription. I got a subscription in 2012, and still using it. Familysearch.org has the same history, but its free, though you can pay a subscription for specific membership with the Church of Mormons fame. But records are still free, and they are adding more all the time. That's my 2 cents worth.

[@GenealogyTV]

OK. Thanks

[@georgepruitt637]

Free tools in Ancestry ??? None that I've found!

[@GenealogyTV]

Here is a link to the free index search on Ancestry. Some records may not be viewable without a subscription, but the index should give you enough information to know if it is worth looking at. www.ancestry.com/search/categories/freeindexacom/

[@GenealogyTV]

If you find something worth investigating that is behind the paywall, you could start a free trial at Ancestry to see if you like it. Here is my affiliate link. prf.hn/click/camref:1101l4aFW/creativeref:1011l28781

[@darrylkinslow5613]

Combined? I wish they were combined, then I wouldn't have 2 separate family trees.

[@GenealogyTV]

Interesting idea... but don't hold your breath... it's not likely to happen.

[@snowman9061]

Family search sucks they can't find anyone.

[@GenealogyTV]

Perhaps changing your search criteria... and then again, your ancestors might not be in there yet.

[@snowman9061]

@@GenealogyTV Ii have done everything and i keep getting no records found or something to that effect.

[@Joywith3LastNames]

WishI would have found you earlier. Wasted so much money on that site.

[@GenealogyTV]

Well you have found me now. We all started learning genealogy somewhere, along with our mistakes and trials. Let's look forward to efficient and great research. I'm a leaning forward kind of gal. :)