Define the Scope
Clarify the founding ancestor, branches, number of generations included, scope of living members, chief editors, and expected delivery format.
ZongMai Genealogy Center
Genealogy Creation, Clan Genealogy Compilation, and Digital Genealogy Building
From collecting family member information, confirming kinship, and verifying lineages to genealogy prefaces, biographies, generation names, family instructions, layout, and printing, we organize the materials through verifiable steps into a genealogy that can be passed down continuously.
Start from the current progress
Whether you have an old genealogy or only scattered materials, you can get started
First assess the existing materials, then choose online genealogy building, data organization, or full compilation. There is no need to decide the number of printed copies at the outset.
Free Tool
Start Building a Genealogy from Family Relationships
Add parents, spouses, children, and ancestors, and invite relatives to collaborate on verification. Suitable for first establishing a basic lineage.
Enter Digital Genealogy Material PreparationDownload the Genealogy Information Collection Form
Record names, birth and death dates, marriages, migrations, generation names, deeds, and sources in a unified format to reduce repeated follow-up questions later.
View Templates Professional ServiceCommission Compilation, Proofreading, and Layout
Suitable for families continuing an old genealogy, combining branch genealogies, creating a genealogy for the first time, or requiring both printed books and digital archiving.
Learn About Genealogy Revision ServicesCompilation Process
Every personal relationship has a basis, and every change can be traced
Collect Materials
Compile old genealogies, household registers, tombstones, family letters, photos, and interview records, and mark sources and verification status.
Verify Lineages
Handle duplicate names, adoption, migration, branch connections, and chronological conflicts. Keep notes on uncertainties and do not force incomplete information to be filled in.
Write Content
Organize sections such as the genealogy preface, editorial notes, origins and lineage, generation names, family instructions, biographies, literary works, and appendices.
Proofread and Layout
Complete proofreading of names, dates, relationships, page numbers, and illustrations, output an electronic review draft, and record revision comments.
Publish and Archive
Print the paper genealogy according to the approved draft, while preserving structured data, images, and searchable electronic files.
Core Entry Points
Tools, knowledge, databases, and services are interconnected
Genealogy and Genealogy Revision Knowledge Base
Learn about genealogy formats, prefaces, lineage charts, generation names, hall names, source verification, and compilation methods.
Enter Knowledge BaseGenealogy Database
Browse organized genealogy catalogs and digitized materials to look for clues related to surnames, regions, and hall names.
View Genealogy MaterialsSurname Culture and Roots-Seeking Entry Point
Access related genealogy content through surname origins, commandery origins and hall names, generation names, and migration clues.
Search SurnamesOrganization Examples and Case Principles
View examples of organizing public materials, delivery structures, and desensitization principles. Unauthorized client information is not used.
View Case CenterFrequently Asked Questions
Things to Confirm Before Starting Genealogy Revision
Can we start without an old family genealogy?
Yes. Start with confirmed members from three to five generations, and establish a basic lineage using elder interviews, household registration materials, tombstones, and old photos. Clearly mark earlier generations as “not yet verified.”
Will content from an old genealogy be copied directly?
No. An old genealogy is an important source, but its version, revision date, branch scope, and subsequent migrations still need to be verified. Information that cannot be confirmed will retain source notes.
If we only create an electronic genealogy, can we print it later?
Yes. We recommend first completing the structured data and electronic review draft, then determining the format, binding, and print quantity after the family has confirmed it.
Assess the Source Materials First, Then Determine the Compilation Plan
After submission, the information will be used only for project communication and will not be displayed as a public comment. The initial discussion will focus on confirming the branch scope, existing materials, number of participants, and expected deliverables.
- Continuation of old genealogies and branch linkage
- First-time genealogy creation and member data collection
- Lineage proofreading, typesetting, and printing