Family history made simple Beta 1.1

Build your family tree one branch at a time.

Start with a primary surname branch, connect a spouse’s maiden-name branch, add children and relatives, then edit, import, and download the record whenever you are ready to share it.

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Smith BranchPrimary branch

Jimmy SmithPartner

ChildNext generation

Lisa SmithPartner

ParentsGrandparents, siblings, cousins

Garcia BranchMaiden-name branch

The family tree structure follows a branch-based approach so users can grow both sides of the family over time.

Create a family branch

Begin with the main surname branch, the two partners, and any children you want to add now.

Your saved record

Everything stays in this browser for now. You can edit every field later if someone needs a correction.

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Choose branch Person name Relationship Birth year Death year or status Notes

Saved family tree

Every saved branch and person below is editable.

Import existing family records

Bring in records from a previous GenealogyWe export, a simple JSON file, or a CSV family list. Imported records are added to this browser’s saved data.

Import file

Best path: import a GenealogyWe JSON backup. CSV and TXT import are supported for simple records and older notes.

Paste records to import

CSV headers supported: primaryBranch, maidenBranch, partnerOne, partnerTwo, location, timePeriod, children, notes, personName, relationship, birthYear, deathYear, personNotes.

Show sample CSV format

primaryBranch,maidenBranch,partnerOne,partnerTwo,location,timePeriod,children,notes,personName,relationship,birthYear,deathYear,personNotes
Smith Branch,Garcia Branch,Jimmy Smith,Lisa Garcia Smith,Dallas Texas,1940-Present,"Anna Smith; Robert Smith",Family moved to Texas,Maria Garcia,Grandparent,1912,1998,Family storyteller

Download your family record

Export your current GenealogyWe records as a text file, PDF file, or JSON backup. Every export includes the full site link: https://yellow-bird.tech/GenealogyWe

Local saving only

This version saves to this browser only. Nothing is sent to a live database yet. Use the download buttons to create a shareable copy for relatives or backup purposes.