LostCousins is the ONLY family history website able to match you with cousins researching the same ancestors
AUTOMATICALLY, ACCURATELY & CONFIDENTIALLY
Simply enter the relatives on your family tree who were recorded on selected
US, Canadian, British, or Irish Censuses - then click the Search button!
Our automated matching is close to 100% accurate, so nobody else needs to see your information -
and when you do find a 'lost cousin', you can be certain you're related!
When you find a 'lost cousin' it's a great opportunity to share family photos and stories that have been
passed down the generations - things you'll never find in public records offices and archives.
As well as sharing existing knowledge about your family tree you can co-operate on future research - after all, a problem shared is a problem halved!
Just begun to research your family tree? Genealogy may seem complicated at first, but our
Beginners Guide shows how to discover your
family history though censuses and records of births, marriages, and deaths.
But our members aren't all beginners - over half have been researching their family history for 10 years or more.
Our unique matching system works just as well for common surnames as it does for rare surnames!
We’ve got a great team of ‘buddies’ who’ll help you break down those ‘brick walls’. No other site offers free AND confidential advice to solve family history problems! All we ask is that you first search for your cousins, because they're in the best position to help fill in the gaps on your family. tree.
