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Add the focus person
Enter the main relative, birth or death details, and the research question you want the genogram to answer.
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Free printable genogram generator
Free Genogram Maker
A genogram maker turns relatives, couple links, siblings, children, and family patterns into a printable relationship diagram. Use it to organize genealogy interviews, health-history notes, and family research questions in one visual chart.
Chart output
Editable in your browser, exportable as SVG, and ready for family research binders.
Family details
Use a vertical bar for notes in sibling and child rows, like Name | relationship note.
Printable genogram chart
The SVG preview scales for mobile and can be downloaded for full-size printing.
Copy-ready research notes
# Genogram notes for Eleanor Bennett Focus person: Eleanor Bennett (b. 1942 - d. 2026) Parents: Samuel Hayes and Ruth Carter Partner status: Partnered with Thomas Bennett Siblings: Margaret Hayes, Daniel Hayes Children: Michael Bennett, Laura Bennett, Andrea Bennett Family patterns and notes: Teaching careers across two generations; several relatives migrated from Ohio to Michigan; recurring heart-health notes on the paternal side. Research question: Which relatives should be interviewed next to verify migration dates and health-history context?
How to use this genogram maker
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Fill in relatives and relationships
Add parents, partner status, siblings, children, and notes about repeated family patterns.
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Export the chart
Review the generated genogram, copy the research notes, or download the SVG chart for printing and sharing.
Genogram maker FAQ
What is a genogram maker?
A genogram maker creates a family relationship diagram that shows relatives, couple links, children, siblings, and notes about patterns across generations.
How is a genogram different from a family tree?
A family tree focuses on ancestry and descendants. A genogram also captures relationship status, family roles, health notes, occupations, migrations, and repeated patterns.
What symbols are used in a genogram?
Common genogram symbols include squares for male relatives, circles for female relatives, diamonds for unknown or unspecified gender, horizontal lines for partners, and vertical lines for children.
Can I print the generated genogram?
Yes. Use the download button to save the SVG chart, then print it from your browser, notes app, or design tool.
Is the information entered here private?
Yes. The genogram is generated in your browser, and Family Roots does not need to store the relatives or notes you enter.
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