Duplicate entries may occasionally arise from managing your family tree on FamilySearch. When data is imported from other genealogy platforms or when numerous users add the same ancestors, these duplicates may arise. Combining duplicate family trees preserves the integrity of your genealogy research, guarantees accurate records, and avoids confusion. You can safely and successfully merge duplicates with the aid of this guide.

1. Identify Duplicate Records

Finding any duplication in your tree is crucial before merging. FamilySearch offers resources to assist in locating duplicate people.

Steps:

Open your FamilySearch account and log in.

Visit the Family Tree

Select Tools > Locate Duplicates

Carefully go over the list of recommended duplicates.

To prevent combining unrelated people, pay attention to birth dates, locations, and familial ties.

2. Review and Compare Details

Important information may be lost by merging without reviewing. Before moving on, compare every feature of the duplicates.

Tips:

Verify important details including dates of birth, death, and marriage.

Examine the sources, documents, and notes that are connected.

Verify the compatibility of your relationships with your spouse, parents, and kids.

Your combined record will be accurate and comprehensive if you take the time to review.

3. Merge Duplicate Records

You can safely merge the records after you are certain they are duplicates.

Steps:

Choose the duplicate records.

Select "Merge."

Select the principal record of your choice. Examine which details should be kept or overwritten.

Verify the merger

FamilySearch will create a single profile by combining data, sources, and connections from both records.

4. Verify After Merging

Check the modified record after merging to make sure all the data is accurate. Verify that all familial relationships are still correct and that no crucial information has been lost.

Steps:

Launch the combined profile.

Examine the relationships, annotations, and sources.

Manually fix any discrepancies.

5. Get Professional Assistance

Professional assistance can save time and avoid errors if you come across complicated duplication or huge trees. Professional advice guarantees a smooth merger procedure while protecting all important genealogy information.

Call +1-888-257-3335 for professional assistance in combining duplicate family trees on FamilySearch.