4 Generation Family Tree Template
In short: Four generations reach your eight great-grandparents — 15 people in a direct line. The template has every box ready; type names, dates and birthplaces, delete what you don't know, and print on Letter/A4 (free) or a large poster with Plus. For 5 generations, pick the 5-generation template from Templates.
How to use it
- Fill in yourself, parents and grandparents.
- Add the 8 great-grandparents' names and years.
- Choose a style (Heirloom suits old family photos).
- Print the poster or share a link with relatives.
Tips for finding great-grandparents
Ask the oldest living relatives first, check old photo backs, funeral cards and family bibles, then search census and vital records. Note sources in each person's story box so cousins can verify.
Frequently asked questions
Will a 4 generation tree fit on one page?
Yes. It prints clearly on Letter or A4 in landscape. 5 generations reads better on Tabloid/A3 or a poster.
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