Family tree maker

Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application that makes creating a family tree easy with drag-and-drop shapes, ready-to-use templates, and more.

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Easily import data and collaborate on your family tree

Use our family tree maker to import your own information, collaborate with others, and share your findings with your entire family.

Start with a template and import your data

Drag and drop shapes onto the canvas or begin with a template to make your family tree as unique and intricate as your ancestry. Link a spreadsheet with your family data to automatically create a visual connecting all your designated relationships across generations. With data linking, our family tree generator lets you update specific information in your data set like dates, locations, and images directly within Lucidchart to automatically refresh your family tree chart.

Collaborate with family members

Compile your family history and work on the same family tree diagram with others at the same time in Lucidchart. No matter the device or time zone, you can work in the same document while seeing any changes made to your family tree online in real time.

Easy-to-use Presentation Mode

Present your family tree chart conveniently using Presentation Mode. Effortlessly create slides to showcase the relationships and connections within your family history without ever leaving Lucidchart. At the click of a button, you can display your family tree chart in full, then deep dive into specific family members and branches to showcase the journey of your ancestors from the past to the present in a stunning visual arrangement.

Work anywhere

Our cloud-based diagramming makes it easy to start diagramming anywhere, no matter the device, browser, or operating system. Because your work is stored in the cloud, you and your collaborators will always have access to the latest version of your visuals.

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Lucidchart feature highlights

Real-time collaboration

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Data linking

Create accurate diagrams faster by linking shapes to data from Google Sheets, Excel, or CSV files.

Conditional formatting

Transform data by visually highlighting patterns and insights for quick comprehension at a glance.

Layers

Add layers to visualizations for multiple levels, distinct visibility controls, and streamlined editing.

Revision history

Collaborate confidently—view changes, revert to prior versions, and ensure diagrams are up to date.

Shape libraries

Use existing shape libraries for Salesforce, enterprise architecture, and more—or customize your own.

AI prompt flow

Build and experiment with LLMs on the Lucid canvas. Test prompts and inputs to see what works best.

Lucidchart feature highlights

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Family tree maker templates

Get started with our family tree generator with these templates from our gallery.

Horizontal family tree chart

Go to Horizontal family tree chart template

Blank family tree template

Go to Blank family tree template template

Genealogy chart example

Go to Genealogy chart example template

Getting started in Lucidchart

Follow along with this video tutorial and learn how to make any type of diagram in Lucidchart.

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Why teams choose Lucidchart

As an intelligent diagramming application, Lucidchart provides simple yet powerful capabilities for visualizing information.

Collaboration. Bring teams together side by side on a shared canvas from anywhere in the world.

Alignment. Build transparency and shared understanding of how a team or company works.

Large-scale change. Increase visibility, standardization, and knowledge sharing across your entire org.

End-to-end workflows. Upgrade to the Lucid Suite for a complete, connected visual collaboration solution.

What is a family tree?

A family tree is a visual representation of a person’s lineage, tracing relationships to common ancestors. Visually similar to an org chart, this diagram is usually presented in a tree structure, starting with one individual as the root. From the root, lines representing branches conclude in boxes representing leaves. Each leaf represents individual family members and includes information such as birth, marriage, and death dates. A family tree diagram or genealogy chart makes it easy to record the people, places, and events that make up your family history and share it with others.

How to create a family tree in Lucidchart

Gather information

Research your ancestry and organize your family history research to be added into your family tree. Include information such as names, dates, geographic locations, and pictures.

Start from scratch or choose a family tree template to modify

Customize a family tree template or create your own family tree by dragging shapes onto the canvas for each family member. Click the shapes to add or modify text and information displayed.

Use lines to show connections between family members

Add lines and text to show connections between family members as you build out generations. You can format the overall styles, colors, thickness, and endpoints of your lines to designate different types of relationships.

Collaborate with family members

Fill in historical gaps and ensure your family tree is accurate by collaborating with other family members. They can leave comments or edit the diagram in real time for immediate feedback.

Share and present your family tree

Give your family members a chance to reflect on their genealogy by sharing your family tree chart via email or published link—or embed it on a family website for widespread viewing.

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Frequently asked questions about family trees

How can I make a family tree in Lucidchart?

To start from scratch, drag and drop shapes from the shape menu, connect them with lines, and add text for each family member. Or, get started in minutes by customizing one of our family tree diagram templates.

Can I import my family data to automatically create a family tree in Lucidchart?

Yes! You can use our family tree creator to import your family’s information from a spreadsheet directly into Lucidchart. A chart will populate automatically based on the information you provide, which you can customize.

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Do you have any family tree templates in Lucidchart?

Our template gallery contains several customizable examples of family tree charts, each with different features. Browse our template examples to get inspired and see which features might work best for your visual.

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How do you structure a family tree?

A family tree is visually structured just like a tree, with the individual represented as the 'root' and their parents, grandparents, and ancestors making up the “leaves” of the tree, one level at a time. Connecting lines are used to depict individual relationships and connect family members.

Why is a family tree important?

Family trees are a great source of information for future generations. Not only can they include basic information like names and dates, but they can ensure pieces of family history like recipes, songs, and personal anecdotes live on.

What are the different names for a family tree chart?

A family tree may also be referred to as a genealogy chart or a pedigree chart.

Everything you need to make a diagram

In addition to our family tree maker, Lucidchart offers support and training resources to help you branch out to any type of diagram.

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