Best Free Genealogy and Family History Websites

Best Free Genealogy and Family History Websites

On these genealogy and family history websites, you can search databases of ancestor names and digitized records—and it’s all free.

Online Course: Mastering Family Tree Maker

Do you want a program that allows you to keep track of your family history research in one place? Whether you’re new to genealogy or you’ve been doing it for years, Family Tree Maker software is a great way to grow and preserve your family tree, and we'll show you all the tips and tricks for making the most of it. Join us in this four-week online course to discover the tools and features that allow you to easily manage and organize your research.

Online Database Search Tracker

Use this free genealogy research form to track searches in Ancestry.com and other online genealogy databases.

Genealogy Brick Wall Busters Free eBook

Stuck on a genealogy problem you can’t seem to move past? Whether you’re struggling with burned records or county boundary changes, have no fear! Everyone runs into these issues at some point. Our experts will show you ways to overcome some typical (but still frustrating) genealogy research challenges. You’ll bust through that brick wall and be back on track before you know it.

Premium: The Genealogist’s Guide to Directories

Use old city directories and other publications in your genealogy research with this detailed guide.