Here’s how we’ve made searching Ancestry better than ever:

1. 1 Refine Search

   Easily add information or remove it from your search – no more scrolling to the bottom of the page

2. 2 Categories

   Narrow your search by new, better organised content categories and subcategories

3. 3 Matching Person

   Get the best matches possible from family trees on Ancestry

4. 4 Record Preview

   Hover over a search result to preview more detailed information without having to click on the result

5. 5 Image Snapshots

   View sections of newspaper and journal images highlighting your search terms to see whether a match is relevant

6. 6 Photo Results

   See thumbnails of photos in your search results

7. 7 Record Counts

   Quickly learn how many matches you have

8. 8 Site-wide Search

   Search all of Ancestry at once without sacrificing a thing – and find photos, historical records, newspapers and histories all on the same page in a simpler, easier-to-read layout

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