© OpenStreeMap/Geneanet
Since its creation in 1996, Geneanet has established itself as an essential reference for all those who wish to explore their family origins. With over 4 million members and a massive database of 8 billion ancestor names, this collaborative site offers a wealth of information for genealogy enthusiasts. If you want to learn more about your origins, this is a must-see place.
A growing interest in knowing one's roots
Interest in our roots continues to grow. According to a study conducted by Geneanet with IFOP, 7 out of 10 French people are interested in genealogy, 31% of whom say they are “very interested”. This quest for identity reflects a deep need to understand our personal and family history. To understand the interest of the site, here is an explicit example.
Let's take the example of the surname Keller (415th most common name) to illustrate the possibilities offered by Geneanet. Using interactive maps based on OpenStreetMap, users can view the geographical distribution of this surname over the centuries. We thus discover that the name Keller is of Germanic origin and that it was initially concentrated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe (around Baden-Württemberg and Switzerland).
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Distribution of people with the name Keller until 1600 © Geneanet
Over the centuries, its presence has spread, notably towards France, all of Germany, the countries of the East, the ;Algeria and later to the United States! Whatever surname you search for on the site, you may have some nice surprises. This often explains the origin of surnames family, and it even lets you trace back to the cities where the name is most popular. Just go here and type in your name to discover your roots.
The Kellers since 1600 © Geneanet
Discover your cousins distant
Using Geneanet is very simple regardless of your computer skills: simply enter the surname you are looking for in the dedicated field on the site to see an interactive map and detailed statistics appear. Internet users can see the cities where their surname is most common, but also access family trees potentially linked to their family. It sometimes allows you to discover unsuspected family ties with “distant cousins”.
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