Build Your Family Tree

It’s free and simple to make your own family tree on Findmypast. And once you get growing, our clever hints will help you branch out. From user guides to feature updates, you’ll find all the family tree help you need right here.

A complete guide to building your family tree

Using hints and historical records: how to grow your family tree

family tree template

Use our free family tree template to kick-start your family history research

A complete guide to building your family tree

How to use the free Findmypast app for on-the-go family history

Everything you need to know about importing and exporting family tree GEDCOM files

A shocked couple

Are you related to your partner? Find out with this brand-new feature

king charles iii family tree

Who's who on King Charles III's family tree?

findmypast-military-hints

Discover your ancestor's military records with our handy family tree hints

family tree template

Use our free family tree template to kick-start your family history research

family tree builder

Your family tree questions answered

How to bring your Findmypast family tree to life

Santa Claus family tree

How old is Santa Claus?: Santa's family tree goes back further than you might think

Using hints and historical records: how to grow your family tree

English surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know

The definitive guide to Findmypast's marriage records

Branch out with tree-to-tree hints

Black ancestors family tree

This one family tree is a snapshot of Britain's deep-rooted Black history

Offline family tree

Should you build your family tree online or offline?

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