List of genealogy databases

This is a list of genealogy databases and online resources that are not specifically restricted to a particular place, family set, or time period in their content.

## List for general purposes

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This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Project  | Description

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Ancestry.com | For-profit genealogy company. Databases include Find a Grave, RootsWeb, a free genealogy community, and Newspapers.com.
Archives.gov | US National Archives and Records Administration. Free online repository with a section dedicated to genealogical research[1]
BALSAC | Population database of Quebec, Canada
Cyndi's List | Thousands of resource links, categorized and cross-referenced
Familypedia  | Free cooperative family history wiki using Semantic MediaWiki
FamilySearch | Images and indexes developed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Find a Grave | Online database of cemetery records (over 152 million burial records and 75 million photos)
Findmypast | The largest website for digitalized and transcribed British records
Fold3 | Online repository, formerly known as Footnote, focusing on military records; owned by Ancestry.com
FreeBMD | Index of births, marriages and deaths (BMD) for England and Wales from 1837 to 1983
Genealogica  | Online database of the historical population of Romania, with a family history wiki using MediaWiki
Geneanet | French genealogical website of more than 3 million members and some digitized archival records
Geni.com | Large genealogy website most notable for its work to compile a singular "world family tree" that connects all volunteers. Was purchased by MyHeritage, but continues to operate independently.
GENUKI | Information covering the British Isles
Library and Archives Canada | Official archives of Canada, census records, government records, books, newspapers, images, and more
MyHeritage | Aggregated search system and genealogy databases, claims to have over 20 billion records.
National Archives of Ireland | The official repository for the state records of Ireland including census records, wills and administrations, plus other genealogy records
New England Historic Genealogical Society | America's oldest genealogical society, provides education and research resources with over 1.4 billion records[2]
Rodovid | Global genealogy in many languages, genealogy wiki
Serbian Genealogical Society | Online database with surnames, locations and background information
TheGenealogist | Records mainly covering the British Isles
Trackuback  | Online context based genealogy visualization including cultural timeline and old maps
WeRelate | Genealogy wiki and sourced collaborative, referenced place index, sponsored by Allen County Public Library and the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy
GEDmatch | For comparisons of autosomal DNA data files from different testing companies. Used by law enforcement to identify suspects.
WikiTree | Free genealogy community dedicated to building a worldwide family tree accessible to everyone
Reclaim The Records | Non-profit group dedicated to publishing records that are restricted using laws and the public domain.

## Comparison of notable databases for uploading family trees

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Some of these also have social networking features.

Web site  | Alexa traffic rank as of 2015[3] | Free features  | Features for subscribers

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Ancestry.com | 457  |

* Multilanguage user interface.
* Some records are free for anyone to access, but the majority are accessible only by paid subscription.

| Subscriber benefits vary by subscription class.[4]
FamilySearch | 2471  |

* All features free
* Some records can only be accessed at a FamilySearch local office or through a library membership account.

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Geneanet | 9814  |

* Multilingual user interface.
* View historical records.
* Searching in other users trees.
* Uploading of scanned documents and photos.
* Access to referenced genealogical place index.
* Access to referenced source index.
* Connecting trees made by different users by suggested matches
* Add your family tree (unlimited size).

* Family name alerts
* Access to a library of 3 billion people
* Tree comparisons.

Genes Reunited | 64853

(1795 GB)

* Add your family tree (unlimited size).
* Forums and message boards.

* View historical records.
* Send messages to other members.
* View other members' trees.

Geni.com | 6114  |

* Social network.
* Web based editing of own network.
* Downloading of GEDCOM files.
* Tree view is only shown to users that have logged in.

* Searching in other users' trees.
* Connecting trees made by different users.
* Collaborative editing of friends' trees.

MyHeritage | 4214  |

* Multilingual user interface.
* Connecting trees made by different users by suggested matches
* Limit of 250 individuals in tree

* Limit of 2500/unlimited individuals in tree depending on plan
* Timeline and Timebook

Rodovid | 217,138  |

* Wiki based social network.
* Web based editing of own network.
* Multilanguage user interface.
* Searching in other users trees.
* Connecting trees made by different users.
* Collaborative editing.
* Uploading of scanned documents and photos.
* Access to referenced genealogical place index.
* Access to referenced source index.
* Email notification of updates on watched pages.

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Trackuback  |  |

* Uploading of GEDCOM files
* Simultaneous visualization of all ancestors in family tree
* Geography window with modern map
* Timeline with personal information
* Tools for editing your genealogy at basic level

* Uploading of scanned documents and photos
* Automatic geotagging of places for events
* Advanced search in familytree
* Timeline with cultural content
* Old maps and historical sites
* Wiki based information

WeRelate | 203,422

(38022 US)

* Wiki based social network.
* Web based editing of own network.
* Up and downloading of GEDCOM files.
* Searching in other users trees.
* Connecting trees made by different users.
* Collaborative editing.
* Uploading of scanned documents and photos.
* Access to referenced genealogical place index.
* Access to referenced source index.
* Email notification of updates on watched pages.
* Duplicate and common ancestor matching

| Donation-supported
WikiTree | 20,423

(8755 US)

* Wiki based social network.
* Web based editing of own network.
* Uploading and downloading of GEDCOM files.
* Collaborative editing.
* Uploading of scanned documents and photos.
* Duplicate and common ancestor matching.
* Email notification of updates on watched pages.
* Individually managed privacy settings for each profile.

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## See also

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* Family History Research Wiki, handbook reference information and educational articles showing how to find ancestors
* GEDCOM

## References

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1. ^ "Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians". National Archives. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
2. ^ "About the New England Historic Genealogical Society". www.americanancestors.org. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
3. ^ Traffic rank according to alexa.com April 2015. Low number indicate high popularity.
4. ^ What to do with an Ancestry Membership. support.ancestry.com. 21 February 2022.