Genealogy Websites and Software

Websites

The following is a list of links to genealogy websites which may be of interest and use to all genealogists. They cover a wide range of content from historic records to general genealogical information.

Historic Records

These websites provide access to a vast array of historical records and documents to help with subscribers’ research.

• Ancestory
• Find My Past
• My Heritage

Information and Advice

Family Tree
Expert advice in helping you research your family tree along with guides, downloads and tips on how to sharpen your research skills.

GENUKI
A reference library of genealogical information concerning the UK and Ireland.

Using AI

YouTube
Amy Johnson Crow explains how AI can be used to support family research and share the findings. This website offers a range of Excel worksheets and PDF files to help organise and share research. Learn how ChatGPT can help write biographies and compile information from newspaper articles.

Websites of Genealogy Societies

The Society of Genealogists
SoG was founded in 1911 and is based in London, UK. Membership includes access to the library and online data, and discounted prices on books, lectures and events.

Software

Databases

Family Tree Maker
According to the developer, The Software MacKiev Company, Family Tree Maker has been the world’s favourite genealogy software for the past thirty years.

Excel

Family TreeXcel
This website offers a range of Excel worksheets and PDF files to help organise and share research. The files use macros to enable them to complete tasks such as converting gedcom files into Excel files.

Please do if you have any suggestions of genealogy websites and software to add to these lists.