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287,748,227pedigree-linked names
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287,748,227
pedigree-linked names
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Two ways to explore your heritage
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For the curious
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We surface your line from work others have already submitted — linked into one collaborative tree.
For genealogists
Seriously researching your genealogy?
Dig into 287,748,227 pedigree-linked names, maps, and tools when you need more than a quick lookup.
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- Surname matches drawn from millions of pedigree-linked submissions
- See how your line connects into the larger collaborative tree
- Migration and map views when places are available in submitted data
- Collaboration tools when you are ready to go deeper than search
“OneGreatFamily.com has been a tremendous help to me in my family research… I have discovered several dates that had eluded me, as well as finding some unknown ancestors that I didn't know existed. I also found 2nd & 3rd cousins that I never knew.”
The Platform
Everything you need to grow your family tree
Pedigree Search
288 million names, already researched
Find relatives who've already done the work. Our database links pedigree-submitted names into one connected global tree — giving you context, not just records.
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Collaboration
Build one accurate tree together
Invite family members. Share discoveries. When multiple researchers contribute to the same tree, the result is more complete and more reliable than any one person could achieve alone.
How it works
Migration & Maps
See where your family traveled
Visualize births, deaths, and migrations across countries and centuries. Watch your family's movement through history on interactive maps.
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Tree Statistics
Understand the shape of your family
At a glance, see how deep your tree goes, how many branches you've discovered, and where the gaps are — so you know exactly where to focus next.
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Families are discovering their history every day
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Explore OneGreatFamily
- How it worksStep-by-step overview of search, tree exploration, and tools.
- Why OneGreatFamilyCollaborative tree, discovery, and research in one place.
- Tools & featuresSearch, maps, statistics, collaboration, and more.
- Success storiesOutcomes families aim for when researching together.
- FAQAnswers about privacy, collaboration, and getting started.
- About usThe team and mission behind OneGreatFamily.