FamilySearch

FamilySearch is a premier global genealogy platform that provides access to a massive database of historical records, family trees, and genealogical research tools. Originally founded to help individuals preserve their heritage, it has grown into one of the largest non-profit repositories of family history in the world, managed by the Family History Department of the church that established it.

While the primary digital infrastructure and database management are headquartered in Utah, USA, FamilySearch operates through a vast network of FamilySearch centers and digitizing initiatives spanning hundreds of countries. Its operations involve the high-tech preservation of records across local municipalities and national archives worldwide, making its reach truly international in terms of data collection and accessibility.

The platform remains under the ultimate ownership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It functions as a free service to the public, regardless of religious affiliation, as part of the church's mission to foster family connections and ancestral remembrance. The organization continues to lead the industry in genealogical innovation, specifically through its digitizing and indexing efforts powered by both professional staff and a global volunteer network.