Template category
This category covers genealogy templates that support research work directly. Instead of focusing on display-first family tree layouts, these templates help organize ancestor lines, family units, and unresolved research questions.
Use research templates when a standard family tree or pedigree chart is not enough to organize the information you are working with.
These templates are especially useful for genealogy workflows that involve source tracking, unresolved family lines, household-level documentation, and evidence review.
For most research users, the Brick Wall Problem Solving Template is the strongest entry point because it supports one of the most common genealogy challenges.
Ancestor chart template optimized for five-generation lineage tracking.
Generations: 5 generations
Format: Printable & Editable
Best for: ancestor-focused documentation
Template for documenting individual family units and relationships.
Generations: not generation-based
Format: Printable & Editable
Best for: family group documentation
Template designed to help break through genealogy research dead ends.
Generations: not generation-based
Format: Printable & Editable
Best for: genealogy research problem solving
A bundle that also fits this category because it includes materials useful for family reunion presentation and related charting needs.
Generations: Multiple
Format: Bundle, Printable & Editable
Best for: Family reunion use and mixed layouts
| Template | Type | Structure | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Generation Ancestor Template: Professional Printable and Editable Genealogy Template (PDF) | Printable & Editable | 5 generations | ancestor-focused documentation |
| Genealogy Family Unit Sheet / -Card: Printable and Editable Ancestor Template (PDF) | Printable & Editable | not generation-based | family group documentation |
| Genealogy Brick Wall Template: Printable and Editable Ancestry Research Log (PDF) | Printable & Editable | not generation-based | genealogy research problem solving |
| Family Tree Reunion Bundle: Printable and Editable Genealogy Charts (PDF) | Bundle, Printable & Editable | Multiple | Family reunion use and mixed layouts |
Choose a research template based on the structure of your data, the number of generations you need to track, and the level of detail required for documentation. Prioritize formats that match your workflow, whether you are organizing lineage, recording sources, or mapping complex family relationships.
Using the appropriate template reduces errors and ensures that critical information is captured consistently across your research. It also improves clarity, making it easier to analyze findings, share results, and expand your family tree without restructuring your data later.
Research templates pair well with pedigree chart templates.
Pedigree charts help you collect and organize detailed data such relationships while collecting them into any of our research templates. This pairing ensures accuracy and completeness, as the pedigree chart becomes a clean visual summary of thoroughly documented research.
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These are supporting genealogy templates that help organize evidence, households, ancestry lines, and research problems beyond a normal family tree layout.
Use an ancestor chart when your main goal is lineage organization and research clarity rather than a more presentation-focused family tree display.
A family unit sheet is useful for documenting one family group or household in a structured way, including relationships and supporting details.
It helps organize clues, conflicting evidence, missing information, and next research steps when you reach a difficult point in genealogy work.