开始一个新的爱好

妮可·法恩斯沃思(Nicole Farnsworth) 著

在疫情间，人们开始有了新的爱好--烹饪、制作珠宝，或者领养新的宠物。特别是一个越来越流行的爱好，就是研究家庭历史和族谱。有了大量的额外时间，了解我们的祖先和他们的故事是一个很好的方式，让我们感觉到与他们相联系。

通过应用程序來研究

通过家谱应用程序（在这里免费下载)，您就可以开始您的家谱之旅了。家谱应用程序允许您构建谱系图，搜索您周围的亲戚，并搜索历史记录。当您发展您的谱系时，该应用程序将跟踪您的祖先成员的任何任务。图标将为您提供搜索提示，其中可能包括有关圣殿教仪工作的信息。

准备开始

Before you dive into your ancestral search, it is helpful to identify your genealogy goals. Determine what information you would like to learn, and—beginning with yourself—work backward in adding people to your tree. The next crucial step is to use any materials or sources you have already on hand. Some of the best places to find information are existing family members, old photos (especially with written notes or dates attached), and any old journals or diaries. From here, you can begin building your pedigree and research. The Family Tree app will give you leads on possible new information, like marriage records, death certificates, photos, and more. As you extend your research, make sure to stay organized so you don’t lose any vital information.

建立家谱的平台不胜枚举，例如 FamilySearch.org, 祖先网和 MyHeritage.com.

As a young single adult church member and college student, family history can be a great way to connect, grow, and strengthen family relationships. It’s also a great way to stave off homesickness! You can even create new friendships with other young adults by forming a genealogy group.