What Genealogy Communities Are Out There?

In today’s online age, family history enthusiasts have found that they are not alone. Genealogy groups and communities have sprung up and have helped thousands of genealogists come together for support and to share advice and tips.

International Genealogy Communities

The search for family history in the U.S. often leads to other countries from which ancestors emigrated. Many Americans find that in order to complete a family history chart, they must focus searches in Italy, Ireland, England, Japan, and even multiple countries throughout the world.

To aid with international genealogy searches, there international genealogy communities that can provide much-needed help in finding the data, documents, or records you need. One good place to find an international community is at http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/InternationalPages.aspx.

Religious or Nationality Communities

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is well known for continually researching, collecting, and updating genealogy records. They also are very accessible not only for church members, but to anyone looking for family history records. Their website is at www.familysearch.org.

People of the Jewish faith have also found communities in which they can help each other complete family genealogy research. At www.jewishgenealogysearch.com or www.jewishgen.com, you can search through Jewish heritage records and databases, as well as obtain help and direction in performing your ancestry search.

Local Genealogy Communities

You can find other genealogy enthusiasts in your own community. Individuals who often perform genealogy searches have formed local groups where they can meet, share ideas, offer classes, and help each other complete their individual family trees. Many local genealogy communities are dedicated to searching local family histories, including county family and property history records, towns, and even state communities that help provide resources to genealogists.

Genealogy Societies

Genealogy societies are also available for those who want to become part of a larger community. Through societies, you can publish your own family history records, get involved with organized conferences and events, and even take courses as a society member.

Societies such as the National Genealogy Society were formed to help preserve genealogy records, as well as provide education and training to members. Membership subscriptions to a genealogy society are usually very reasonable, and they provide great benefits, such as reduced price or free training, periodicals, and access to valuable databases.

Commercial Genealogy Sites

You can also become part of a community by joining popular genealogy websites. Websites like Archives.com, Genealogy.com, MyFamily.com, Ancestry.com, and other popular sites can put you in touch with other genealogy enthusiasts from around the world. In addition, you can get expert advice from professionals and have access to tools to help you build and save your family tree.

Whether you are a genealogy enthusiast, hobbyist, or professional, joining a genealogy community can give you great benefits. Consider those mentioned here, or search the web for local groups or your genealogy focus.

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