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 what kind of work your great-grandparents did to support their families? Or how their occupations shaped the paths of future generations? The Importance of Occupations in Family History When researching your family tree, names and dates are just the beginning. Discovering what your… Read the full story

We’re back from Fort Wayne, Indiana where we attended the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. From August 10-14, Jewish genealogists came together for a week of educational sessions, activities, and fun. It was wonderful to see old friends and reunite with several Geni curators in-person. The Geni booth Geni had a booth in the exhibit hall and many attendees stopped by with questions about their Geni accounts. Last year the Geni Pathfinder was… Read the full story

Join Geni at the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Fort Wayne, Indiana! The conference will take place August 10-14 at the Grand Wayne Center and will be packed with activities everyday. Come find us in the conference exhibit hall and say hello! Remember to bring your Geni questions for one-on-one help from the team. We’ll also be offering an exclusive conference discount on Geni Pro subscriptions that you won’t want to miss…. Read the full story

Declaration of Independence, Goddard broadside / Library of Congress Every year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day to commemorate the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the document declared the freedom and independence of the 13 American colonies from British rule under King George III. On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress gathered at the Pennsylvania State House to unanimously adopt the Declaration of Independence. The document… Read the full story

We’re happy to announce an exciting new feature exclusive to Geni Pro subscribers – Relationship Path Diagrams! These easy-to-read visualizations offer a fresh way to explore how any two people are connected to others in the World Family Tree.  Whether you’re related to a historical figure, a celebrity, or a newfound cousin, the new relationship path diagrams bring these connections to life in a clear and engaging way. It’s never been easier to trace your… Read the full story

We’re back from Louisville, Kentucky where we attended the NGS 2025 Family History Conference. Between May 23-26, the Geni team could be found in the conference exhibit hall, happily chatting with attendees. As always, our conference computers were equipped with free access to Geni Pro. We had the pleasure of meeting an enthusiastic user who asked for help to upload his GEDCOM file to Geni. It was a little tricky because he already had an… Read the full story

Geni will be at the NGS 2025 Family History Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on May 23-26, 2025. This year’s conference will be both in-person and online. If you are planning to attend in-person, be sure to stop by the Expo Hall and visit the Geni booth #218. You can pick up a handy Geni notebook or sit down and take advantage of free Geni Pro and MyHeritage data subscription access from the booth’s computers. New… Read the full story

The Roman Catholic Church has announced its next pope – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, whose chosen name is Pope Leo XIV. He makes history as the first American to be elected pope. Pope Leo XIV was born on September 14, 1955 to Louis Prevost and Mildred Martinez in Chicago, Illinois. His father was a World War II Navy veteran and school administrator and his mother was a former librarian at Von Stuben and Mendel Catholic… Read the full story

We’re thrilled to share an exciting new milestone – Geni’s World Family Tree has now surpassed 200 million profiles! A Global Family, Built Together This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our amazing community of genealogists, family history enthusiasts, and volunteer curators from around the world. Together, we are building the most comprehensive and collaborative family tree ever created. The World Family Tree is a single, shared family… Read the full story

It’s not uncommon to let things slide as you are researching your family history. Sometimes you are on a roll and don’t take the time to clear a data conflict after a merge or research an inconsistency warning in the tree. You may say to yourself, “I’ll get to it later” and then before you know it, the work has piled up. With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to do a… Read the full story