The Platform

Tools for exploring your family history

A practical overview of the capabilities available as you search, visualize, and grow your family tree.

Pedigree search interface with 287,748,149 names

Search & Discovery

Find relatives across 287,748,149 names

Search large sets of pedigree-linked names and move from candidates to individuals you can open in context — so you are not bouncing between disconnected indexes.

Starfield™ view showing the full shape of a family tree

Visualization

See your family like never before

Tree views, maps, and summary statistics show breadth and depth at a glance: where families lived, how branches spread, and where facts are thin. Unique views like Starfield™ and Handprint™ show all relationships at once.

Migration map tracing ancestral lines across countries

Migration & Maps

Follow your ancestors across the world

Trace migration lines on interactive maps. See where births and deaths clustered across generations, and watch how your family moved across countries and centuries.

Chart showing average age of ancestors across 20 generations

Statistics & Analysis

Understand the shape of your tree

Quick statistical overviews show average ancestor age, surname distribution, first name frequency, and research gaps — so you always know where to focus next.

Relationship finder showing connection path between two individuals

Relationship Finder

Find your connection to anyone

Discover your relationship path to any individual in the OneGreatFamily tree. Graph the relationship chain and understand exactly how you are connected.

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