The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show Comparing the Big 3 Genealogy Websites and AI Update
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Mar 18, 2025 In this discussion, genealogist Sunny Morton shares her insights on comparing the big three genealogy platforms: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com. She highlights their unique strengths, from historical records to DNA tools, helping listeners choose wisely based on their research needs. Morton also touches on the latest AI advancements, specifically Google's Gemini update, which promises to enhance user experiences in genealogy by personalizing research capabilities and improving efficiency. A must-listen for family history enthusiasts!
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Defining Historical Records
- Historical records offer insights from the past, ideally created around the time the events occurred.
- These records aim to represent historical reality as accurately as possible.
Ancestry's Record Volume
- Ancestry.com boasts approximately 60 billion total records, many from US city directories, yearbooks, and user-submitted trees.
- AI-powered indexing has significantly boosted these numbers by extracting names from print sources.
Website Strengths
- Prioritize Ancestry and FamilySearch for US research and FamilySearch with MyHeritage for international research.
- Consider MyHeritage for diverse languages due to its translation technology.