Family tree mapping

Family tree mapping is the process of geocoding places in family tree files to produce geospatial data suitable for viewing with a virtual globe or 2D mapping program.

Overview

The availability of several free applications for viewing geographic data has led to a growing interest in the use of this technology by genealogists and family history researchers.

The ability to share keyhole markup language (KML) files through sites such as Google Maps means that researchers can find matches based on geographic location rather than just a place name.

Family tree mapping applications

Genealogy software that can be used for family tree mapping include:[1]

Utility applications that can be used for family tree mapping include:

References

  1. Genealogy software that do mapping, see the Features table and refer to the Mapping column, Comparison of genealogy software, Wikipedia
  2. The new features of Heredis 2014 for Windows
  3. RootsMagic 6 - Map Your Family
  4. AniMap, County Boundary Historical Atlas, The Gold Bug
  5. The Centennia Historical Atlas -- Europe and the Middle East 1000AD to the Present, software for Windows and Mac OS X, HistoricalAtlas.com
  6. Family Atlas, Genealogy Mapping & Publishing Software, RootsMagic, Inc.
  7. Map My Family Tree, Progeny Genealogy Inc

See also