how do i look up my family tree.?

Answer 1

I save this and paste it because people ask the same question 1 - 4 times a day:

What are good free sites for genealogy?
Does anyone know about the {surname} family?
How can I trace my family tree, for free?

Sometimes thay ask in the genealogy category, Arts & Humanities -> Genealogy. Sometimes they don't. If you search or browse the resolved questions in the Genealogy category, you can find more links from other people.

Most of you never follow up when I mention it is work - about like doing a research paper in secondary school.

Here are some large free sites.

http://www.cyndislist.com/
(240,000+ links, all cross-indexed.)
http://www.familysearch.com
(Mormon's mega-site)
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
(450,000,000+ entries, some excellent, some bad, most in between)
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx?ln=
Surname meanings and origins; no specific individuals, but fun.


These are for the USA only.

http://www.usgenweb.net/
(Subdivided into state sites, which all have county sites.)
(Canada has a Canadian Gen Web, with sites for each province.)
http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
(Social Security Death index - click on "Advanced".)
http://find.person.superpages.com/
(US Phone book, for looking up distant cousins)


These two are for the UK & Ireland only:
http://www.genuki.org.uk
http://www.freebmd.org.uk/


If you get serious, you should probably buy a genealogy program. I like Roots Magic. Family Tree Maker is very popular. Both are $29 in the USA, but you can sometimes find old versions in discount bins at software stores.

http://www.tedpack.org/begingen.html
has some tips for beginners.

I used to suggest people who were in favor of free data volunteer to ADD to it, instead of just taking it, but I gave that up as a lost cause. If you are interested, write to me via my profile. You will restore my faith in humanity.

Answer 2

i am doing my family tree...go to genesreunited.co.uk...you can look up for free but you have to join to make contact with anyone..it cost £9.65ish for a year and is well worth it.....also ancestry.co.uk has loads of records, some are free but others you have to join to view....but you can get 2 weeks free trial..make proper notes and charts of what you find or you end up going over the same stuff over again...be prepared for a lot of work and always cross reference your info as things are rarely as straight forward as they seem..good luck and feel free to contact me if you need any help

Answer 3

Ask your family or check out site on the internet.

Answer 4

great genealogy sites.

http://www.gencircles.com/globaltree/

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/

http://www.kindredkonnections.com/
these are all free and with time and patience you find what u are looking for.Get all the information from your family and it will help in your research.

Answer 5

go to the zoo and look up the tallest tree and surley you will find all of your loved ones.

Answer 6

stand at the bottom and look towards the top