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Trace Your Roots, Uncover Your Story.

Start your journey into the past. We provide the tools and expertise to help you trace your family tree back 200 years in the United States. Enter your details to begin.

How It Works

A 200-Year Journey, Simplified

Follow our proven, step-by-step process to trace your American ancestors. We guide you through the most credible resources available.

Step 1: Gather What You Know

Start with yourself and work backwards. Collect names, dates, and places for your parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Interview family members and gather any existing documents.

Step 2: Search Census Records

The U.S. Census is a cornerstone of genealogy. Search records from 1950 backwards to trace your family's location and household members every decade.

Step 3: Find Vital Records

Look for birth, marriage, and death certificates. These documents provide crucial dates, locations, and family relationships to build out your family tree accurately.

Step 4: Explore Military Records

For those who served, military records can offer a wealth of personal details and history.

AI-Powered Document Suggestions

Not sure where to start? Enter some basic family information, and our AI assistant will suggest relevant historical documents to kickstart your research.

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Hit a brick wall? Our expert genealogists can take your research to the next level. They have access to exclusive databases and the experience to uncover even the most hidden family secrets.

  • Break through research roadblocks.
  • Verify information with expert analysis.
  • Receive a comprehensive report of findings.
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