Build a
family tree
Curious about your heritage? Jumpstart your ancestry search for FREE in the worldwide community family tree. Connect now—we may already have details about your family.
How it works
Step 1:
Start by adding what you know about your family.
The automated tree builder will guide you along. You’ll start by adding your parents and grandparents. Don’t worry—all information about living people is kept private.
Step 2:
We’ll search for your family connections.
As you add what you know, the system will begin searching for your family members in the worldwide family tree and in historical records, like birth and death certificates.
Step 3:
Watch your family tree grow!
The worldwide community family tree will fuel new family discoveries. As your tree grows, you’ll learn more about your family and feel a closer connection to the past.
Why use the FamilySearch shared tree?
Harness the power of a worldwide, crowd-sourced pedigree to discover your family story.
The World’s Largest Online Family Tree
Those who start a Family Tree on FamilySearch aren't just piecing together their family story—they're contributing to the creation of a global, unified family tree for mankind.
Shared and easily Accessible
FamilySearch's shared tree has one public profile per deceased individual, creating a single place for all shared information instead of dispersing it across multiple trees. This also increases privacy.
Build Your Tree with Ease
Once you add a deceased relative to the tree, FamilySearch will try to connect you to any information it has about that person in its database. If it finds a match, FamilySearch can auto populate information, saving you a lot of time!
Collaborate with Others
FamilySearch Family Tree enables all descendants to share information that others might not know and add sources to confirm correct information. The overall result of a well-sourced shared tree can be much more complete and accurate than individual trees.
Connect with Other Family Members
Working together on a global tree also helps descendants connect with each other. You may find a relative who has visited the same graves, asked the same questions about—and even learned to love or admire—the same ancestors.
What is a family tree?
Definition:
A family tree is a visual representation of an extended family, based on names, dates, places, and relationships. It shows how individuals are connected across different generations.
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FamilySearch Family Tree
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