How to make a family tree

Canva’s free family tree maker allows you to showcase your history at a glance. With hundreds of customizable templates, you can easily create a visual map that documents your ancestry with just a few clicks.

Get the free family tree template form

There is a really detailed and easy-to-use family tree chart on Google Docs. Here’s how you access it! In Google Docs, click Create New and choose From

Create a family tree in Microsoft Word. By using Word, you can choose to download a family tree template or you can use the hierarchy function to create a family tree from scratch. After you download the template or create the hierarchy, you will only need to enter your family information to complete the tree.

The family tree template is not pre-installed, so you will need to be connected to the internet to find it. Search for “family tree” to find two options available for free download. If you don’t see a search bar, look under “Microsoft Office Online,” “Office.com,” or “Online templates,” depending on your Excel version.

FamilySync is our version of the new technology replacing TreeSync. Families will love the new ability to sync multiple copies of FTM to one Ancestry tree.

Family tree Builder is a free program that can be downloaded from our website. There are added features in Family Tree Builder that are only available for MyHeritage members who have upgraded their family site to Premium or PremiumPlus site plan.

You’ll love Mastering Family Tree Maker if:

you want to be able to sync with your Ancestry.com online tree. you want to learn the advanced features and navigation to turn your raw information into charts, reports, and other family tree products. *Family Tree Maker software is a product of The Software MacKiev Company.