Interactive Family Tree Template

Use these blank forms to record your research results. Click on the title to view or print a PDF version of each.

Once you select the free editable family tree template online, our family tree app will enable you to type the name of each relative and/or add a photo. You can add additional information such as the date of birth (DOB) or any other text. Once it is complete, you can download and print the chart without any annoying registration process. Vertex42's Free Family Tree Template (also known as a horizontal family tree pedigree chart) will help you quickly organize your family information. Choose from a few different formats and styles. If you wish to simply record information by hand, then download one of the printable blank family tree charts.

Family Group Sheet Each piece of information concerning a pedigree ancestor and his/her family is placed on a worksheet. Since the end result of your research efforts will be to compile complete, correct and connected families, the use of family group sheets from the beginning will make the compilation much easier.

Looking for fun ways to engage kids in finding family history? See also Genealogy Activities for Kids!

Charts

Federal Census Forms

The 1890 Census included a Special Schedule listing all surviving veterans of the Civil War, as well as widows.

Nonpopulation Census Forms

The 1880 Census Agricultural Schedules included many detailed questions about crops and animals.

Agricultural

Industrial-Manufactures

Mortality

1880 Census Supplemental Forms: Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes

The World War II Draft Registration form included a description of the registrant s physical characteristics.

Immigration Forms

New York

St. Albans

Military Forms

WWI Draft Registration

WWII Draft Registration

Whether you are looking to complete a family heritage project at school, to create a poster that you can hang in your home or simply to record the names of your extended family – our free family tree creator can be the perfect solution to help you create your unique family tree within minutes and free of charge! Once you select the free editable family tree template online, our family tree app will enable you to type the name of each relative and/or add a photo. You can add additional information such as the date of birth (DOB) or any other text. Once it is complete, you can download and print the chart without any annoying registration process. You only download the family chart that you created and do not need to download any software. No experience is necessary. All you need to do is type your family members’ names and add their photos. Let’s get started!

Family Tree Maker Templates

Select a free editable family tree template with the following options:

Extended Family Tree

This is an extended family tree with cousins, aunts and uncles and siblings. You can edit all of the names and erase any of the family members that are not relevant. You can also add additional family members.

You can create as many copies as you want if you want to give the free printable trees to family members. If you want to put a different family member in the center each time then print each version before you make the changes. Each family member can receive his own version.

Blank Family Tree

If you don’t want to use our family tree generator you can erase the dummy text and print a blank family tree template. Please note that both the blank family trees and customized family trees are free so if you are going to add text you might as well type it to create a prettier family tree. The blank version is good for teachers who will be distributing it at school for students to fill out by hand. If it is going to be completed at home you can also send them the link to complete at home.

Free Interactive Family Tree Template

More Blank Family Trees

Four Generations

More Templates with Four Generations

Three Generations

More Templates with Three Generations

Two Generations

More Templates with Two Generations

Family Tree Poster

Wedding Tree

We offer a selection of free printable wedding trees such as a wedding fingerprint tree, wedding tree guest book to create a unique keepsake to remember your special day and the people that shared it with you.

More Wedding Trees

How to Use the Family Tree Maker

Firstly, decide how many generations you want to include in your family tree. We offer 2, 3, and 4 generations at the moment, but there will be more options available in the future.

Select your option below:

Select a family tree maker template from the selection provided.

Secondly, select the number of siblings that you or your child has (depending on if you are making it for yourself or your child). We offer four different options, from one to four siblings.

Replace each name with your family member’s name. Edit the title and either replace the family quote or erase it.

Start the family tree with you or your child if you are making a family tree for kids. We have many different options available depending on how many siblings will be included. Some people include their pets since they see them as part of the family.

FAQ

Is the family tree maker free?

Yes. There is no cost to create your family tree or to print it or download it.

How to obtain information about distant relatives

If you are going to include more than three generations, then you might need to conduct research or do an ancestry search to complete your family tree. Contact older relatives and try to get the information from them. Ask them if they have photos that you can either scan or take a photo of with a digital camera (the quality might not be as good as a scanned photo). If you do not have any images then you can write the names without using pictures. If you are still short of information after talking to all family members, then you might want to try some online resources that help people track their ancestors. You can also use genealogy software or an Ancestry app.

How to include additional information

Decide if you want to add any additional information such as the date of birth. We do have versions that include a date of birth, but this can be edited to include any text you want, such as the date of marriage. If you’re going to use a family tree template that does not include a date of birth or any text that you want to include, you can easily add a text box. To add a text box click on the “A” (add text) and move it to wherever you want. Type the text that you would like to appear. You can drag it to the right or left to make it bigger or smaller. You can also select the font that you want to use.

How do you print the family tree?

Once you have entered all of the details, you are ready to download and print. There are a few options: you can print (by clicking on the printer icon), download as a PNG image file (by clicking on the cloud icon – this option is not always available when the file size is particularly large) or download as a PDF document.

What do I do if I select an option with photos, but I do not have a picture of each family member?

You can leave photos blank by uploading a blank photo. If you don’t have one, then click here to download one. Save it to your PC and upload it to the family tree creator so that the dummy text that reads (“add photo”) does not appear. You can add text to the blank photo with the name of the person or any other details.

How to make a family tree poster?

If you want to create a wall hanging for your home, select a template that you like. Customize it with names and photos. Print on good quality paper. Get the poster framed.

How to make a family tree template Word format?

If you want to insert one of our family trees into a Word document we suggest that you first edit the template with our free app and then download as an image. Open your Word document and insert the image (File -> Insert -> Image).

If you want to create the family tree using Microsoft Word then see How to Make a Family Tree on Word