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Family history forms help to organize family history work.  They help to track research efforts reducing duplication of effort and make research work quicker and more effective.  There are a variety of free family history forms available to download.  The following links are not a complete list.  A more comprehensive list can be found by searching for family history forms or for genealogy forms using your internet search engine.


=== [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/rg/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Form.asp&ActiveTab=Type FamilySearch]  ===
'''Census Worksheets''' - The blank worksheets linked below have the same columns and headings as the respective census.<br>
''British''
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/c/ce/British_Census_Form.pdf British Census Worksheet]
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Rg/images/31844_FIreland.pdf Ireland 1901/1911 Census Worksheet] {broken link}
''Canada''
:*[[Media:Canadian_Census_Form_1851.pdf|Canada 1851 Census Worksheet]]<br>
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/fe/Canadian_Census_Form_1861.pdf Canada 1861 Census Worksheet] - Canada East (Quebec) and Canada West (Ontario)
:*[[Media:Canadian_Census_Form_1871.pdf|Canada 1871/1881 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:Canadian_Census_Form_1891.pdf|Canada 1891 Census Worksheet]]
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/d/d0/Canadian_Census_Form_1901.pdf Canada 1901 Census Worksheet]
''United States''
:*[[Media:30427_FUS1790.pdf|U.S. 1790 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30428_Fus1800.pdf|U.S. 1800/1810 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30429_Fus1820.pdf|U.S. 1820 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30430_Fus1830.pdf|U.S. 1830/1840 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30431_Fus1850.pdf|U.S. 1850 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30432_Fus1860.pdf|U.S. 1860 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30433_Fus1870.pdf|U.S. 1870 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30434_Fus1880.pdf|U.S. 1880 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30435_Fus1900.pdf|U.S. 1900 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:30466_Fus1910.pdf|U.S. 1910 Census Worksheet]]
:*[[Media:34555_Fus1920.pdf|U.S. 1920 Census Worksheet]]
:*[http://www.avsia.com/acgs/Censusforms/1930.pdf U.S. 1930 Census Worksheet] (headings)
:*[http://www.archives.gov/research/census/1940/1940-census-form-fillable.pdf U.S. 1940 Census Worksheet] (online fillable worksheet)
'''Family groups, pedigrees, and research logs'''
*[https://familysearch.org/sites/all/themes/frankie/documents/Step-2-Family-Group-Record.pdf Family Group Record Form - LDS] - Includes LDS information.
*Electronic Family Group Record (eFGR) and related forms - [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ooer9xxk2yp07vj/eFGR%2C%20Electronic%20w%20Sources%20TEMPLATE.doc?dl=0 electronic FGR MS Word document] (opens in Word and can be filled out, saved and shared electronically, [https://www.dropbox.com/s/88j42t5n2fphu50/eFGR%2C%20Electronic%20w%20Sources%20TEMPLATE.pdf?dl=0 eFGR pdf format], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/jst0s2d2i58a1cx/Guidelines%20for%20Use%20of%20Electronic%20Family%20Group%20Record%20%28eFGR%29.pdf?dl=0 Guide to Use of eFGR] and [https://www.dropbox.com/s/40e7wv4ddjprsq1/eFGR%20%20-%20SAMPLE.pdf?dl=0 Sample eFGR]
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*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/pdf/pedigree.pdf Pedigree Chart Form] - &nbsp;Interactive PDF form that can be completed before printing.<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/76/Pedigree_Chart_SOS.pdf Pedigree Chart Form - LDS] Includes LDS information.<br><br>
*[[:file:Research Log.pdf|Research Log]] (.pdf) -&nbsp;Plan research, list objectives, sources used, search results, and findings. <br>
*[[:file:Research Log.doc|Research Log]] (opens in Microsoft Word format) -&nbsp;can be filled out electronically.<br>
'''Wiki forms'''
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/5/51/To_Do_List_for_My_Ancestor.pdf To Do List for My Ancestor]<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/c/c1/Blank_Analysis_Chart_for_a_Possible_Match.pdf Blank Analysis Chart for a Possible Match]<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/4e/Blank_Analysis_Chart_for_My_Ancestor.pdf Blank Analysis Chart for My Ancestor]<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/2/27/Blank_Time_Line_for_a_Specific_Record_for_a_Possible_Match.pdf Blank Time Line for a Specific Record for a Possible Match]<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/f6/Blank_Time_Line_for_My_Ancestor.pdf Blank Time Line for My Ancestor]<br>
=== Archives.com  ===
[http://www.archives.com/experts/richard-l-diane/timelines-as-genealogical-research-tools.html Timeline Matrix] - Available from a "for pay" subscription site, this expert article describes in detail how to construct your own simple timeline or timeline matrix, and provides several examples that you can use with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
=== Ancestry.com  ===
[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] is a "for pay" subscription site, however blank family history forms can be downloaded without subscribing.It is recommended that you use the icons provided by the Adobe Reader, rather than using your Internet browser's printing option. If you use your browser's printing option, you may experience unexpected results, such as printing a blank page or printing a distorted copy of the image. <br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/anchart.pdf Ancestral Chart] -&nbsp;An ancestor chart records the ancestors from whom you directly descend--those for whom you intend to compile a complete and correct family unit. It shows at a glance the progress you have made towards this goal and what remains to be done.<br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/rescal.pdf Research Calendar] -&nbsp;The research calendar gives an account of every record source you have searched and serves as a reminder of what you have already done and where you have found pertinent information.<br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/resext.pdf Research Extract] -&nbsp;Use the research extract sheets to summarize information which cannot be photocopied, for which there is no document in your possession, or for things such as deeds which may be time-consuming or difficult to reread quickly when you need information from the copy you have.<br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/correc.pdf Correspondence Record] -&nbsp;It is important to keep track of those with whom you have corresponded, the reasons for writing, and whether or not you have already received an answer.<br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/famgrec.pdf Family Group Sheet] -&nbsp;Each piece of information concerning a pedigree ancestor and his/her family is placed on a worksheet. Since the end result of your research efforts will be to compile complete, correct and connected families, the use of family group sheets from the beginning will make the compilation much easier.<br>[http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/charts/soursumm.pdf Source Summary] -&nbsp;It is helpful to be able to refer quickly to information you have found for a particular family and the sources of that information. Keep a separate source summary of information found for each family group.
[http://ancestry.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ancestry.cfg/php/enduser/sab_answer.php?p_faqid=601&p_search_text=forms&p_created=1013414400&p_sid=orcQr4zk&p_accessibility=&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9JnBfcHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=&p_topview=1Census Census Forms]&nbsp;-&nbsp;Census extraction forms are doubly valuable: not only do they allow researchers to see the format and column headings for various census years (especially if the schedules themselves are hard to read), they also provide a clean and convenient method for extracting and filing important information you find.
*[http://www.ancestry.com/trees/charts/census.aspx US Census Forms]
*[http://www.ancestry.com/trees/charts/ukcensus.aspx UK Census Forms]
*[http://www.ancestry.com/trees/charts/canadacensus.aspx Canadian Census Forms]
=== [http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ GenealogyBank]  ===
[http://blog.genealogybank.com/family-tree-template-free-download Family Tree Template] - Download a free family tree template. &nbsp;Insert your ancestors in the editable fields. &nbsp;Print, and frame. &nbsp;
=== Using Censuses to Track Ancestors  ===
See&nbsp;''[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/building-a-probable-case-by-census-tracking/200 Building a Probable Case by Census Tracking] ''and ''[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/census-tracking-for-beginners/201 Census Tracking for Beginners&nbsp;]''in the FamilySearch Learning Center.
=== [http://www.cyndislist.com/free-stuff/printable-charts-and-forms/ Cyndi's List]  ===
Cyndi's List has links to over 150 family history forms and charts that are available on-line.
=== [http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/ The Bailey’s Free Genealogy Forms]  ===
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/FamilyRecordSheet.pdf Family record sheet] - Used to keep track of family data. It features references for each piece of information.
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/PedigreeChart.pdf Pedigree chart] - This is a cross from a version found in Reunion and a chart from the LDS. Its main feature is that it is simple.
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/PedigreeFanChart.pdf Pedigree fan char]t - Holds 8 generations (255 people). It is also very simple.
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Relationships.pdf General family relationships chart]&nbsp;- This is `family graph paper’. Names of family members or couples are written in boxes. Optional lines highlight the relationships. Use with generations going down, or across.
<u>Timelines</u> - These forms allow you to chart family history events during an arbitrary time period.
*[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Timeline2.pdf 2 lines per sheet]
*[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Timeline3.pdf 3 lines per sheet]
*[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Timeline6.pdf 6 lines per sheet]
<u>Cemetery forms</u> - These sheets are useful for people who wish to keep track of information in graveyards or sexton’s records. [http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Cemetery1.pdf The&nbsp;first page] allows one to map a cemetery and has room for cemetery contact information, as well as room for two gravestone entries.[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/Cemetery2.pdf The additional pages] have smaller maps (perhaps an inset from the first page) and room for six gravestone inscriptions.
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/ResearchRecordSheet.pdf Research log sheet ]- This sheet is fairly standard. It keeps track of research on an individual in a particular locality.
[http://www.cs.williams.edu/~bailey/genealogy/index_files/CorrespondenceRecordSheet.pdf Correspondence log sheet ]- Used to keep track of letters/email you’ve sent to others for information.
=== [http://www.familytreemagazine.com/FREEFORMS Family Tree Magazine]  ===
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/basicforms Basic Charts and Worksheets] &nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/ancestor.pdf Five-generation ancestor chart ]-&nbsp;Standard five-generation pedigree chart.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/familygroup.pdf Family group sheet] -&nbsp;Used for recording information about a nuclear family.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/adoptiontree.pdf Adoptive family tree] -&nbsp;Used for recording both a person's biological and adoptive parents.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/stepfamily.pdf Stepfamily tree] -&nbsp;Used for recording information about stepfamilies in your ancestry.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/relationship.pdf Relationship chart ]-&nbsp;Used to figure out how family members are related.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/biographical.pdf Biographical outline] - Used to record&nbsp;information on events in an ancestor's life such as education, military service, marriage and children
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/researchforms Research Trackers and Organizers]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/calendar.pdf Research calendar] -&nbsp;A classic research organizer that'll help you keep track of materials you've searched.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/note1.pdf Note-taking form 1] -&nbsp;Designed for filing your notes by surname and record type: "ROBINSON: Census Records."
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/note2.pdf Note-taking form 2] -&nbsp;Designed for filing your notes by couple or family group: "John and Mary Jones."
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/online-search-tracker.pdf Online Database Search Tracker] -&nbsp;Use this form to track searches in Ancestry.com and other online genealogy databases. You'll avoid repeating fruitless searches, and, by methodically changing one search term at a time, increase your chances of finding the record you need.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/repository.pdf Repository checklist] -&nbsp;Plan a research trip by recording details about the archive or library you intend to visit.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/researchjournal.pdf Research journal] -&nbsp;Here, list sources you've checked or plan to check.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/researchworksheet.pdf Research worksheet] -&nbsp;This sheet is ideal for tracking research on long-lost relatives or 20th-century ancestors.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/toc.pdf Table of contents] -&nbsp;On this form, list the documents in a file folder so you can find them quickly.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/correspondence.pdf Correspondence log] -&nbsp;Keep track of general research requests you send to libraries and archives.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/familycorrespond.pdf Family correspondence log] -&nbsp;Organize research requests sent to and from family members.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/reading.pdf Article reading list] -&nbsp;Catalog genealogy articles you want to read or refer to later.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/books.pdf Research checklist of books] -&nbsp;List books you want to check for your ancestors' names.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/bookwishlist.pdf Book wish list] -&nbsp;Make a checklist of genealogy books you'd like to buy or borrow.
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/censusforms Census Forms]<br>
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/census.pdf Census checklist] -&nbsp;On this form, note which US censuses you've researched for each ancestor.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/1790.pdf 1790 Census Worksheet&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1800-10.pdf 1800-1810 Census Worksheet]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1820.pdf 1820 Census Worksheet]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1830.pdf 1830 Census Worksheet&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1840.pdf 1840 Census Worksheet&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1850.pdf 1850 Census Worksheet &nbsp;(includes slave schedule)]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1860.pdf 1860 Census Worksheet &nbsp;(includes slave schedule)]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1870.pdf 1870 Census Worksheet]&nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1880.pdf 1880 Census Worksheet]&nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1900.pdf 1900 Census Worksheet&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1910.pdf 1910 Census Worksheet]&nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1920.pdf 1920 Census Worksheet&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/1930.pdf 1930 Census Worksheet]&nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/cmsassets/pdfs/1940_CensusForm.pdf 1940 Census Worksheet]
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/immigrationforms Immigration Forms]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/customs2.pdf Customs list 1821-1882&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/customs1.pdf Customs list 1883-1897]&nbsp;
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/passenger1.pdf Passenger list 1897-1903&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/passenger2.pdf Passenger list 1903-1907]&nbsp;[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/cemetery.pdf www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/cemetery.pdf]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/passenger3.pdf Passenger list 1907-1913]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/passenger4.pdf Passenger list 1913-1917&nbsp;]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/passenger5.pdf Passenger list 1917-1942&nbsp;]
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/recordworksheets Record Worksheets]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/grantees.pdf Deed index—Grantees] -&nbsp;For transcribing basic information from town or county deed indexes (by the recipient of property).
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/grantors.pdf Deed index—Grantors] -&nbsp;Transcribe basic information from town or county deed indexes (by the name of the person selling property).
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/marriage.pdf Statewide marriage index] -&nbsp;Record names of brides and grooms you find in a centralized statewide marriage index.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/military.pdf Military records checklist ]-&nbsp;Keep track of your search for ancestors' military service files.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/cemetery.pdf Cemetery transcription form] -&nbsp;Log locations, inscriptions and descriptions for family tombstones.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/vitalrecords.pdf Vital records chart] -&nbsp;Learn when your ancestral state mandated keeping birth, marriage and death records.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/militaryrecord.pdf Military biography form] -&nbsp;Write in service information as well as genealogical information, and add a photo if you have one.
[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/info/oralhistoryforms Oral History and Heirlooms]
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/artifact.pdf Artifacts and heirlooms] -&nbsp;Keep track of details about family artifacts and heirlooms not in your possession.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/traditions.pdf Tradition recording form] -&nbsp;Record information about your family's traditions and folklore.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/timecapsule.pdf Time capsules] -&nbsp;Create your own time capsule from these sample questions.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/pdf/oralhistory.pdf Oral history interview record] -&nbsp;Use this form to record pertinent information about oral history interviews you conduct.
*[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/upload/images/PDF/heirlooms.pdf Heirloom inventory] -&nbsp;Describe the origins of your heirlooms for better integration with your family history.
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