Family tree research

Discover the top 3 reasons why you should not use FamilySearch Family Tree. Explore better alternatives and avoid the pitfalls.

Download a free printable Family Tree Template for Excel or Google Sheets that shows 6 generations on a single page. This is great for genealogy projects. It was inspired by the family tree view on ancestry.com and familysearch.org, and makes efficient use of the space on the left of the page. Design by Vertex42.com.

Illegitimacy was not uncommon in earlier centuries. About 5% of all children born in England and Wales between 1837 and 1965 were illegitimate, which means they were born out of wedlock. Many family tree researchers will find during their research that there is at least one illegitimate ancestor in their family. Illegitimacy is no longer

10 genealogy research tips I wish I'd known at the start looks at mistakes made and how to avoid them when starting your family tree.

A step by step guide explaining how to start a family tree. Three easy steps to begin your ancestry research.

There are a lot of genealogy programs you can use to make a family tree, but did you know you can make a family tree in Word? Here is how.

Getting organized and knowing how to address government agencies and organizations can help you get quicker, more effective results. Family Tree Magazine has created these 61 free genealogy forms that can help you access and organize your family history information. They're available in two formats: text and portable document format...

Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.

WorldCat can be a valuable tool in your genealogy research. Discover how to use WorldCat to find family histories and other genealogy resources.

At some point in your family tree research, you’ll hit a genealogy brick wall. One strategy to bust down an ancestry brick wall is through surname research.