Whether you're a family historian, history buff, art lover or antiquarian, we have data, programs, and services you won't find anywhere else.  We are dedicated to helping our members research their own family history through our datasets, educational programs, exhibitions, and other inspirational experiences. A membership is the key to unlocking access more than a billion searchable names, award-winning publications, unique materials, and personal help from experts and support staff.

Select Benefits of American Ancestors Membership 

• Unique Databases  We have over 1.4 billion searchable names on AmericanAncestors.org, with 224 databases that are unique to our website. Our records span twenty-two countries covering the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records and the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines.
• American Ancestors Magazine and the Register  With an Individual-level membership or higher, you receive the award-winning  American Ancestors magazine, and online access to all past issues. This full-color, richly-illustrated publication is one of a kind in the field of family history, and is filled with research stories, original scholarship, feature articles, profiles, and much more. You will also receive online access to the NEHG Register, the longest continually published academic journal in the field, first published in 1847. 
• Access to Family History Experts We have more than 50 full-time, experienced genealogists on staff who help members with research, produce content for our publications, and who are fully engaged in moving the field of family history forward. Our experts offer help via the Ask-a-Genealogist chat service, conduct research-for-hire, and produce free educational webinars and Research Guides, but their primary focus is serving our members. 
• A Non-Profit Mission Your membership helps further our mission, which is to inspire, educate, and connect family historians everywhere! We are America’s founding genealogical organization, the most respected name in family history, and one of the leading non-profit organizations in the field. Our members and donors help us to create enriching opportunities for members and the public to research their own family history, attend educational programs, exhibitions, and other inspirational experiences that communicate the power and importance of family history.

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If you're interested in becoming a member of American Ancestors, fill out the form on this page to access more information about membership benefits and levels. Individual membership begins at $99.95/year.