Welcome to Tree Tracing Tools
Explore your family's history through interactive census tools.
Citation Builder
Create properly formatted citations for census records, newspaper articles, Find a Grave memorials, and FamilySearch profiles. Quick-fill buttons make it easy to cite from popular sites like Ancestry, FamilySearch, and Newspapers.com.
Launch Citation Builder1790–1840 Census Tickmark Tracker
Estimate birth year ranges from early U.S. censuses when only tick marks were listed. Perfect for interpreting household structure.
Launch Tickmark Tracker1850–1950 Census Chart Creator
Build custom charts based on questions asked in each U.S. census year. Create visual timelines of your ancestors' lives.
Launch Chart CreatorBYU Family History Program
Explore resources and tools from Brigham Young University's renowned Family History program.
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