Add your surnames

Share your tree so others can find you

Somewhere, another researcher is working on the same family as you. Add your surnames to the directory and the next person searching for them can get in touch. It's free, and I look after every file myself.

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  • Checked by hand

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Before you start

You'll need

Anyone can search. You only need a free account when you're ready to see full details and contact the person who shared a record.

  • A GEDCOM file

    The file ends in .ged and holds your whole tree. See how to export one from your family tree software.

  • Up to 25 MB

    Most trees are well under this. If yours is bigger, email me and we'll sort it out.

  • Your usual email address

    Messages from other researchers come here, and it's how you'll manage your records later.

Send your family tree

Fill in your details and attach your GEDCOM file.

Export a GEDCOM (.ged) file from Ancestry, MyHeritage, Family Tree Maker or similar. You can also send it zipped (.zip).

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