How To Build Your Own Family Tree

In this fast-paced world, it makes a lot of sense to think about preserving some important family history so that the future generations can come to appreciate their family values and pride. Building your own family tree can be a simple, yet perfect way to put together important family details.


Begin by putting down the information that you can easily remember. Start with yourself and work your way down to the memorable past. Do you remember your mother’s correct name? What about your father, siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents and great grandparents? Put everything down.

Once you have jotted down what you can personally remember about your family, contact older family members who might have some useful additional information to help you construct a very accurate family tree. As you seek more details from other members of the family, make sure to obtain all other relevant materials about the family, such as photos, certificates.

Now, it does happen that you might be the only available source of family information and that what you already have is too scant to pass to future generations. In this case, you can turn to online family tree search services.

A lot of people turn to online family search services to search for information that might not be available from any living family members. In fact, this is a perfect way to obtain credible details about family members who you may not even have heard about. This family search service begins by you keying in the basic details that you may already have. For example, you may enter your grandfather’s name and state, and then you begin the search.

Use this service to find more details about passed family members plus the living relatives whom you may not have known.

 These relatives can tell you about the changes that may have happened in the family in the past, such as faith conversions by some family members or adoptions in the family. More importantly, you can use this family tree search service to check the accuracy of your initial details, just in case you notice a conflict of information somewhere in your family tree.

https://www.smartdraw.com/family-tree/
https://www.myheritage.com
https://www.findmypast.com/family-tree
https://www.familytreenow.com


Ancestral Forest 
This online family tree builder provides you with tools to build, share, store and organize your research.
 DrAlex FamiliaBuilder
An online family tree builder that allows you to import GEDCOM files, pictures, video clips and more to create a beautiful, secure family tree website.
 FacesTree
Another great, always free online family tree tool.
 Famberry
A collaborative online family tree builder that doubles as a private family social network.
 Family Echo
An easy-to-use online family tree tool for drawing and sharing family trees. It offers GEDOM import and export, as well.
 Family Mingle
A family meeting place that enables you to build an online family tree, plus stay in touch with family members via message boards, event scheduling and photo album sharing features.
 Family Pursuit
An online family tree builder and genealogy service that allows you to coordinate family research with other family members all over the world.
 Family Tree Online
Design an online family tree, easily. Enter family data and photos for free.
Famlu
Build your online family tree while collaborating with family members via forums, polls, chat and more.
 LetMeTree 
An online family tree maker that allows you to easily create your free family tree with GEDCOM export features.
 Mozart.MD 
The free online family tree maker with health benefits. Analyze your genetic history to improve your health!
 OurStory.com 
This online family tree builder saves your stories, photos and videos on a shareable, collaborative timeline.
The Family Link
Build your online family tree, share your family history and reconnect with relatives.
Tribal Pages: Free Family Tree Maker
An online family tree creator that is secure and private. Build your family tree online and invite your family members to view and update the tree.

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