These examples of family trees are not the only formats available by any means, but the most common forms used in Genealogy. Each can have many variations by adding photos or changing the orientation. Adding photos will make it more eye catching and personal, whereas changing the orientation may make it easier to fit a page. Changing the bow-tie format for example to a vertical orientation would fit better on a page and is known as the "Hour glass".
If you get really creative, you have many options available to you. You can find many free templates to use online. There are well over 50 free types of family trees available at one site alone. Naturally, some are more elaborate than others, but there is something for everyone. Will you choose a standard branching tree, or a fan shaped one? What kind of background will it have?
More Examples
Simple family tree with siblings template
Word 2010 family tree template
Here is how the table works:
o The subject of the Ahnentafel is listed as #1,
o father as #2 and
o mother as #3,
o Grandparents as #4 to #7, and so on back through the generations.
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What do I have to do to get free online family tree charts and software?
Most websites that give free family tree charts and software require you to sign up. This will instantly give you access to online tools that can generate ancestor, descendant and pedigree diagrams for any name you type into your family tree. These charts are usually hyperlinked - just click them and you can access photos of these individuals, if they exist.
Benefits of Using Family Tree Templates
o Organizing your information on a template is easy
o No matter how much information you have, there is a family tree template to meet your need
o Helps you keep track of your progress
o At a glance, you can see where you are missing data
o With the click of the mouse, you can get a printed copy