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Every family story started before us.

Who was she before everyone called her Grandma?

Turn records, photographs and clues into a family story you can trace back to its sources.

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Be part of the beginning. No account needed.

More than names and dates

Make room for the whole story.

A place for what you know, what you remember, and what you’re still hoping to find.

See how you belong.

Follow the connections between generations in a family tree that puts people first.

Keep the little things.

Bring photos, letters, diaries and family recollections together, alongside the people they belong to.

Follow your curiosity.

Explore records and new leads. Keep the original sources close, and decide what belongs in your family’s story.

UsBefore

Your next discovery could start here.

We’re building a place for curious families, with an initial focus on the UK, the Netherlands and Germany — and a wider European story to explore.

A few things you might wonder.

Do I need to know much about my family already?

No. A name, a memory or a question is a place to start. Build your family story a little at a time.

Is this only for researching ancestors?

Your family’s story includes the people here today, too. Their photos, recollections and everyday moments are part of what makes it yours.

Does joining the list create an account?

No. The list is for updates and early-access invitations. Decide whether to create an account when you’re ready.

UsBefore — Discover the people who made you.