What if other genealogists hold a piece of your story?

Explore millions of shared genealogical data. Enter a name, find matches, and discover if others hold your family story.

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Have you ever hit a dead end for months on an ancestor, lacking evidence or new leads? In genealogy, roadblocks often stem from the isolation of our research. Yet, it's highly likely that the missing piece of your family puzzle is already waiting in another researcher's tree.

With our new Matches tool, we unlock millions of shared data to help you break through your "brick walls." Discover how this feature, available for free exploration, can transform your ancestral quest into a collaborative and secure adventure.

🧭 Explore your last name's potential for free

Before committing, we invite you to measure the scope of possible discoveries. The free search interface is a fascinating gateway to your past.

How does surname search work?

Simply enter your ancestor's surname, first name, and their city or department of residence. In one click, the tool queries the millions of data shared by the community.

• View the abundance: the engine instantly displays how many times a name appears in the database (e.g., "DURAND appears 12,895 times").
• Identify matching profiles: you'll access a list of individuals matching your criteria, with the tree owner's name and the total size of their genealogy (e.g., a tree with 38,602 people).

This free search isn't just a statistical curiosity. It's concrete proof that data exists elsewhere and that a "genealogical cousin" may hold the birth record or marriage contract you're missing.

The free search lets you evaluate in seconds the potential discoveries waiting for you on the platform.

⬇️ Don't leave empty-handed: simplified GEDCOM import

You've already spent years building your tree on another software or website? Geneafinder respects your work. There's no need to manually re-enter everything.

The power of .ged files

Thanks to the "Import .ged file" button, you can transfer your entire research in just a few clicks. Once your tree is integrated, you won't search for information - it will come to you.

Following industry standards, using the GEDCOM format saves you hundreds of hours of data entry while avoiding transcription errors. The smooth import lets you instantly switch from data management to analyzing concrete results.

🟠 Why go Premium? The "Match" that makes all the difference

If the free search shows what's possible, a Premium subscription gives you the keys to take action. This is where the real magic of collaborative genealogy happens.

"Compare with my tree" button

For each result found, Premium subscribers benefit from the matching feature. By clicking "Compare with my tree," you'll access a side-by-side view to compare your data with another user's.

• Full reciprocity: you'll only access discoveries if you agree to share your own (for ancestors over 100 years old). It's a fair exchange based on mutual respect.
• Similarity confirmation: the algorithm analyzes dates and locations to suggest reliable relationships, minimizing the risk of including incorrect matches.
• Time savings: instead of browsing hundreds of pages, you'll go directly to the individual you're interested in.

Upgrading to Premium offers you a 24/7 research assistant that continuously scans the database to suggest solutions for your brick walls. Premium turns a simple list of names into a strategic decision-making tool for your tree.

Take a leap forward in your story

Geneafinder's Matches tool is designed for those who want concrete results without compromising on quality:

• For free: discover the available data for your name.
• Easily: import your existing research without effort.
• Efficiently: by going Premium, you unlock direct comparisons and enrich your tree thanks to the collective power.

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Ready to begin your genealogical adventure?

Sign up for free on Geneafinder to access our basic tools and start building your family tree today.

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