A Printable Blank Family Tree

A printable blank family tree

A printable blank family tree can help you organize and display your genealogy research.

Ways to Use Printable Family Tree Charts

You can use printable family tree charts in a number of ways:

  • Complete the chart on your computer and then print it out.
  • Print out the chart and fill it in with a pen or pencil.
  • Complete the chart on your computer, print it out on card stock, and place it in a frame for display.
  • Organize family members by placing information about them in the right generation of the tree.
  • Visually see what information you still need to research.
  • Further your genealogy research by filling out the chart as much as possible and then print out multiple copies to give to family members to complete.
  • Print out multiple copies and share them with family members.
  • Use it in a scrapbook to explain how the people in the coming pages are related.

Instructions for Downloading Blank Family Trees

Many websites with a printable blank family tree require you to have a program that opens files in the file format .PDF. One of the most popular PDF programs is Adobe Acrobat. Some computers come with this software; but, if yours does not, you can download it free from the Adobe Acrobat website.

Using Adobe Acrobat is easy. For many websites, click on the link for the family chart and it will automatically open in the PDF program. You can then start typing information on the chart directly in the program or print it out. Note: You will only be able to save the chart if you buy the full version of Adobe Acrobat.

Download a Printable Blank Family Tree

Many websites offer free blank family trees to download. The following are some of the most popular ones with a variety of charts to choose from:

This PDF allows you to type information about your family onto the family tree and then print out the completed family tree.

This webpage has twenty family tree diagrams with different backgrounds you can print and fill out.

There are ten different family trees to download on this webpage. You can choose from a basic tree, a kid's version, or four to eight generation pedigree or fan charts.

On this website, you will find resources for kids to conduct family member interviews and then print large family charts to fill in.

Family Tree Templates has 40 charts you can download and open with Acrobat (PDF program) to complete and print.

If you have Microsoft Word, you can download family tree templates.

Creating Your Own Printable Family Tree

If you can't find the perfect family tree, you might consider making your own. You can use a word processor program such as Microsoft Word. You can use the line or box tool to create each spot for a family member's information and then link them with a line. This way, you can show as many generations as you want and print out as many copies as you need. You can add a background to it by choosing the option to add an image (just make sure the image isn't too dark). If you play around with it, you'll be able to make one that fits your style and family perfectly!