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How do I map my family tree?

How do I map my family tree?

Open the Family Tree app, tap More in the bottom right corner (iOS) or the top left corner (Android), and then tap Map My Ancestors. A map will then show you a 100-mile radius around your current location.

How far back can you trace your family history?

Most people will be able to trace some lines of their family tree back to the 1600s. Some people might be able to trace a few lines of their tree back a little further than that, especially if they have a very notable person in their family tree that has had a lot of independent research done about them.

What is a genealogical map?

In genealogical research, maps can provide clues to where our ancestors may have lived and where to look for written records about them. Its subject guide gives the titles, authors, publish- ers, and prices of hundreds of books on genealogy.

Is there a way to map your ancestors?

Try mapping your ancestors with the Family Tree app to see what hidden treasures you can find! Open the Family Tree app, tap More in the bottom right corner (iOS) or the top left corner (Android), and then tap Map My Ancestors. A map will then show you a 100-mile radius around your current location.

How do I add a map to my family tree?

To open this same person-specific view from your ancestors’ page in Family Tree, tap one of their life events, and then tap the map that appears (iOS) or the map icon (Android). Add location information in Family Tree about your ancestors’ burial to view more events in the map and to ensure that the locations you see are accurate.

How do you find an event in family tree?

Tap an event to learn more about it. To open this same person-specific view from your ancestors’ page in Family Tree, tap one of their life events, and then tap the map that appears (iOS) or the map icon (Android).

What should I do before visiting a family history library?

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