About Us

Learn, discover and share with Family Tree

Family Tree magazine was first published in 1984. The world, genealogy, and what we do, is a little different now, but one thing hasn't changed: we're still passionate and excited about helping you discover and explore your family history.

What we do

The much-loved magazine is still a huge part of what we do (it's published every month in both print and digital editions), but we also provide impartial, trusted and friendly advice in many different ways, including:

Whether you're completely new to genealogy or a seasoned family historian, we're here to help, bringing you guidance on everything from starting your tree to taking a DNA test, from navigating online resources to recording and sharing your precious family history.

Who we are

Meet Helen Tovey, editor of Family Tree, and deputy editor Rachel Bellerby, in this welcome video…

More about the magazine

Every issue of Family Tree magazine is packed full of advice, information and inspiration, to help you take your research further. Find out more with this quick video presentation…

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