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  How do algorithms search for names?

  Currently, FamilySearch allows users to enter "Mrs" in the title field and then the husba…

  Answered Dean, Barton David 52 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by maryellenstevensbarnes1 October 19, 2025Search
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  Restricted Records Access

  I'm at my FamilySearch Center this afternoon, if anyone needs a copy of a restricted record. I…

  Answered Áine.ní.Donnghaile 111 views 6 comments 3 points Most recent by KathyPassariello October 18, 2025Search
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  Limit my search to a particular county of a particular census

  I am looking to search for all the instances of a particular surname in one particular county for t…

  Answered Brian3848 41 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by SerraNola October 18, 2025Search
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  wrong grandparents

  I am new here. When I click on family tree & tree I see a small tree already…but it has the wro…

  Answered Julie Garretson 41 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Áine.ní.Donnghaile October 18, 2025Family Tree
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  Why not allow all members to delete chats that prove to be irrelevant or useless?

  Over my time on family search I've reached out (by chat) to sooo many members who have posted …

  Answered June DeloresCocke Hall 72 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Alan E. Brown October 18, 2025General Questions
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  ask a question

  Is there an explanation of the question/answer format? For example, does "mod" mean moder…

  Answered Tom Macon 81 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by Áine.ní.Donnghaile October 18, 2025General Questions
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  Will the ability to change dates be restored?

  On a profile, there is a sources tab showing a date, a title, and the date created. Often, the fir…

  Answered ✓ ThomasFAnderson 81 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by ThomasFAnderson October 18, 2025Family Tree
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  font

  This is an unusual question, but if you can assist me that would be great. All of a sudden the fon…

  Answered paulinewilson1 41 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Gordon Collett October 18, 2025General Questions
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  Unwed

  I have recorded the father, now I want to record the mother of the children, The father and mother…

  Answered John53820 103 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by maryellenstevensbarnes1 October 17, 2025Family Tree
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  Where's the FSC Monthly Report Form Hiding?

  My bookmarked page for the report no longer works. Where did you put it?

  Answered Closed Jim Hunt 101 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by emmaashleyhicks1 October 16, 2025FamilySearch Center