Preserving your family heritage through printing a family tree from Ancestry can be a rewarding activity. If you need a physical copy for reference, display, or as a gift, there are several methods through which you can print your tree. You may print portions of your tree at home or have a professional service such as MyCanvas do the high-quality prints. Having a hard copy means that you can present your genealogy to your family members and maintain a backup in the event of digital loss.
Printing Your Family Tree at Home
If you wish to print your family tree at home, then follow these instructions:
- Access Your Tree: Go to your Ancestry account and open your family tree.
- Select a View: Click the View link in the toolbar and then choose Horizontal (Pedigree) or Vertical (Extended Family).
- Go to the Desired Section: As Ancestry is not yet able to print the whole tree in a single click, go to the section that you want to print.
- Print the Tree:
- Click More (three dots) in the toolbar.
- Choose Print and OK or Print from the top-left corner.
Professional Printing with MyCanvas
For individuals who want their family tree printed professionally, Ancestry has a partnership with MyCanvas that provides high-quality prints in multiple formats like family tree posters, history books, and calendars. To avail of this service:
- Open Your Tree and click on More (three dots) from the toolbar.
- Choose Create a Keepsake.
- You will be taken to MyCanvas, where you can personalize your order and finalize the purchase.
Types of Family Tree Views
Ancestry provides two major formats to print a family tree: horizontal (pedigree) and vertical (extended family). Both styles display information differently to fit your needs.
- Horizontal (Pedigree) View: The structure of this layout places people left to right with younger generations at the left side and their family going all the way to the right. This is an easy-to-visualize, condensed method to present lineage.
- Vertical (Extended Family) Format: In this style, members of the family are listed from bottom to top, with younger generations at the bottom and above them their ancestors. Although more extended family information is included in this style, it takes up more paper and is more difficult to assemble when printed.
Printing Additional Family Details
In addition to the main tree, you might also like to print certain family information, including relationships and group sheets.
1. Printing a Relationship Chart
If you wish to print someone’s relationship to you:
- Go to their profile page.
- Click on their relationship status (under their name).
- Choose Print this Page and verify by clicking OK or Print.
2. Printing a Family Group Sheet
Family group sheets contain extensive information regarding a particular family unit. To print one:
- Open the profile of a family member.
- Click on the tree name in the top-left corner.
- Choose a Family Group Sheet.
- Click Print and verify your choice.
Conclusion
Printing your Ancestry family tree enables you to record and save your family history in a physical form. Whether you choose home printing for quick reference or professional services for a polished look, you can create a meaningful keepsake for yourself and future generations. A printed tree can also help you spot gaps in your genealogy research and serve as a great conversation starter at family gatherings. By printing and posting your family tree, you are giving honor to your ancestors and keeping their memory alive for generations to come.
If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Family Tree Makers Support at +1-315-407-1913. Our professional team is on hand 24/7 to help you. Alternatively, you can use our Live Chat Support for immediate assistance at any time!
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