1,001 Best Genealogy Websites CD

Find Your family history Online!

Type "genealogy" into a web search engine and you'll get millions of results. It can be overwhelming! But Family Tree Magazine is here to help. Our online genealogy experts—who use family history websites for a living—have hand-selected the best digital destinations for tracing your roots; categorized them into easy-to-use, cross-referenced sections; and created keyword-searchable descriptions so you can find just the online resources you need. One quick click is all it takes to visit each website. Get started finding your roots online today.

Resources for Records
Explore scores of sites where you can search for your ancestors.

US Local & State Sites
Find histories, maps, records and more for the places your family lived.

Ethnic & Immigrant Research Sites
Trace your ethnic ancestors in the United States and abroad.

Organizations & Archives
Find the best libraries and societies to support your search.

Family Trees
Search family information submitted by researchers around the world.

Tech Tools & DNA Sites
These sites have tips and tricks that make your research easier and faster.

Sites for Stepping into History
Put your kin into historical context with these social history sites.