Perfectly Frame Photos in the Family Tree with Geni’s New Photo Cropping Tool 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 are excited to share that you can now crop profile photos directly within the family tree!

Do you have any "mystery photos" amongst your family's collection?

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Do you have any furniture that has been passed down in your family?

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Recapping the Magic of RootsTech 2026 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 had a great time at RootsTech 2026! Check out our recap

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What do you wish you knew when you first started researching your #FamilyTree?

At RootsTech? Come see Geni’s General Manager Mike Stangel’s presentation “Level Up Your Research: Introducing the Geni Pro Workspace” at the MyHeritage booth today at 1pm!

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Good morning #RootsTech! Visit us at booth 1101 to learn more about collaboration in the World Family Tree!

New! Organize Your Research with the Geni Pro Workspace 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...

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 exactly how you want it. Read our blog to learn more!

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RootsTech 2026: Join Geni in Salt Lake City! 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?

Next week we're heading to #RootsTech2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Will you be there?

Your Wildest Family Stories 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,...

We asked the Geni community to share their wildest and most surprising family stories. Check out some of their family tales and share your craziest or most surprising family story!

Do you share a hobby today with a family member who’s no longer here? How does it help you feel connected?

The Boston Molasses Disaster 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.

The Boston Molasses Disaster was one of the strangest disasters in history. On January 15, 1919, 2.3 million tons of molasses poured down the streets of Boston.

Was music a big part of your family’s past? Who played what instrument?

What are your #genealogy goals for 2026?

Happy New Year!

A Look Back at 2025 on Geni 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.

From exciting updates to a major World Family Tree milestone, 2025 was a year to remember on Geni. Join us as we look back at what made 2025 a standout year.

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What’s one #genealogy win from 2025 you’re especially proud of?

Happy Holidays!

What's on your #genealogy wish list?

What’s the wildest story passed down in your family?

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10 Tips for Family History Interviews 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.

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.

What was your favorite family story to hear growing up?

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Older woman sewing a quilt

Did any of your ancestors have a creative hobby like painting, quilting, or woodworking? Share what they made!

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What's the oldest document or record you've found about an ancestor?

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Geni Tips: Use the Statistics Feature to Unlock Insights Into Your Family Tree Learn how Geni's family statistics feature can provide you with a new perspective and further insights into your family tree.

Learn how Geni's Statistics feature can provide you with further insights into your family tree.

10 Tips to Decipher Hard-to-Read Handwriting Have you had trouble making heads-or-tails of an old, handwritten document? Here are 10 tips to help you decipher hard-to-read handwriting.

Are you having trouble deciphering old handwriting? Check out these tips!

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How many first cousins do you have?

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That's amazing! You can reach out directly by logging into your account and clicking "Contact profile manager" on your grandfather's profile page. If you don't yet have a Geni account, you can create a free one at www.geni.com .

Do you share your birthday with anyone in your family tree?

Tracing the Occupations of Your Ancestors Labor Day is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers throughout history. It's also the perfect opportunity to reflect on the hardworking ancestors in our own families. Have you ever wondered ...

This Labor Day, celebrate your hardworking ancestors! Discover their occupations & add them to your family tree on Geni.