Embark on a journey with American Ancestors to explore your family's history

As a member you will have access to over 1.4 billion names at AmericanAncestors.org—plus over a billion MORE names from our external database partners, subscriptions to American Ancestors magazine and the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, two of genealogy’s leading print publications, and discounts on research for hire, books, and more.

About American Ancestors

Founded in 1845, American Ancestors is the country’s leading resource for family history research. We help genealogists of all skill levels improve their knowledge and understanding of their family and its place in history. Our award-winning website is the online repository for more than 1.4 billion searchable names from America and beyond. We provide expertise and research across every era of American family history.