Every family story started before us.
Turn records, photographs and clues into a family story you can trace back to its sources.
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More than names and dates
A place for what you know, what you remember, and what you’re still hoping to find.
Follow the connections between generations in a family tree that puts people first.
Bring photos, letters, diaries and family recollections together, alongside the people they belong to.
Explore records and new leads. Keep the original sources close, and decide what belongs in your family’s story.
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We’re building a place for curious families, with an initial focus on the UK, the Netherlands and Germany — and a wider European story to explore.
Think of the last time you tried to identify someone in an old family photograph. What did you try, and where did you get stuck?
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No. A name, a memory or a question is a place to start. Build your family story a little at a time.
Your family’s story includes the people here today, too. Their photos, recollections and everyday moments are part of what makes it yours.
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