Learn how to use the Create a Branch feature to build an unconnected family tree on Geni.

We’re thrilled to announce some new improvements to MyHeritage Record Matches on Geni! We’ve made it easier than ever to discover and confirm records that are completely free to view with no MyHeritag...

We are thrilled to introduce the birth location view, a new enhancement to the family tree fan chart that adds a splash of color to your family history. With this new feature, you can instantly see where your ancestors were born, mapping out your family’s global migration and heritage at a single glance.

See how a chance auction find from 1911 unlocked Julia's family tree and sparked a passion for rescuing "orphaned" historic records for Geni users worldwide.

We’re back from the NGS 2026 Conference in Fort Wayne where we had a great time connecting with the genealogy community. Catch our full recap of this incredible genealogy event.

Geni is heading to the National Genealogical Society 2026 Family History Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana from May 27-30, 2026.

Here are a few things you can do to get the Geni family tree organized and cleaned up so that you can continue your genealogy research.

April 15 marks the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Every year the public’s imagination is captured by the infamous ship along with its harrowing stories of survival and loss. Amongst one of the crew was stewardess Violet Jessop, who would experience more than one maritime disaster in…

We are excited to share that you can now crop profile photos directly within the family tree. Head over to the family tree now and check it out!

We're back from Salt Lake City, where we had an incredible time at RootsTech 2026. As the world's largest genealogy conference, RootsTech always has a unique electricity in the air. Read our recap!

We are thrilled to unveil an exclusive new feature for our Geni Pro subscribers, the Geni Pro Workspace. The Geni Pro Workspace is a private, dedicated area to organize your family history research ex...

Geni is heading to RootsTech 2026 from March 5-7. Whether you are joining us in person or tuning in virtually from home, we're excited to connect with the genealogy community. Will you be there?

Every family tree holds a few surprises, but some stories are so unexpected that they feel stranger than fiction. We asked the Geni community to share their wildest and most surprising family stories,...

On January 15, 1919, one of the strangest disasters in history occurred in Boston, Massachusetts when 2.3 million gallons of molasses poured down the streets of Boston, killing 21 people. The tragedy became known as the Boston Molasses Disaster or the Great Boston Molasses Flood.

As the year comes to a close, we're taking a moment to reflect on what made 2025 such a memorable year for Geni. Join us as we revisit some of the highlights that made 2025 a year to remember on Geni.

The holidays are a perfect time to talk with your relatives about your family history. Here are some tips to help you prepare for an interview with your relatives.