Genealogy
The Internet’s ability to track and store an immense volume of content has made genealogy research more efficient and effective than ever. Online resources for tracing family history have never been so accessible or so comprehensive. Use the recommended links in this guide to discover, organize and share information about your family background.
Expand All Guide SectionsBeginning Family History Research
Not sure where to begin your research? This section of the guide helps you narrow your family ... read more »
Tracing Ancestors
Because the Internet has made genealogical research so easy and efficient, many online resources ... read more »
Building and Sharing a Family Tree
One way to track your genealogical research is to build a family tree. Sharing this information online can also be a great way to get your family involved in your ancestry search. Keep all your family names and their personal information well organized and easily accessible to your relatives using the Web sites recommended here.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you’re building a family tree on an interactive genealogy Web site, be careful to submit the correct information. Other users might depend on the accuracy of your comments for their own research.
- You may find it easier to start building a family tree on paper before creating one online. Many of the sites in this section allow you to download a PDF version of a family tree that you can print for a first draft.
Dulcinea's Picks
Building a family tree …
Ancestry.com
helps you create a family tree for free. Subscribe with a membership (fee packages start at $12.95 per month) to access family records, get in touch with other ancestry researchers and, if you created a family tree using software from another Web site, upload it here. The site has an excellent search feature that allows you to search family trees, public documents, photos and more.
OneGreatFamily
provides a family tree program that automatically searches for your family members in other family trees, and makes the connection when you have a relative in common. A paid subscription is required to use the site; monthly subscriptions start at $14.95, though discounted rates are frequently offered.
Family Tree Magazine
has downloadable PDFs that can help you organize your family records. Look for a five-generation ancestor chart, a research calendar and a vital records chart.
Sharing a family tree …
Geni
is a family tree building tool and family networking site in one. Start by building a family tree and expand it by adding relatives and their e-mail addresses. The site sends an e-mail invitation to your relatives, inviting them to join the tree and add other relatives. Each family member can add their profile to the tree, making it easy to learn more about each other. Watch your family tree grow and stay in touch with family at the same time.
Amiglia
helps users create a family tree complete with pictures and contact information, and make family member profile pages with photos and bios. Share family calendars, import photos from other photo storage sites (like Flickr), and link your photos through albums so that other members of your family can see them. Get a one-year free trial, then pay $49.95 per year.
Zooof
is an international site helping families to connect. Build your family tree, upload photos, and send your family messages. This site is not as easy to use as some of the other family-connecting sites, but would work for families that are located in different countries or that speak more than one language, as Zooof is available in more than 30 languages.
Learning About Cultural History
If discovering who your ancestors are has piqued your curiosity, use this section to delve more ... read more »
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