Printable Genealogy Research Log
This genealogy research log is for anyone tracking family history searches across records, websites, archives, and personal notes. The sheet includes columns for Date, Person, Question, Source searched, Result, and Next step, giving you a clear place to record each search and what you learned. It is formatted as a two-page letter landscape PDF, with space to keep ongoing research organized.
Free printable · PDF
- 2 pages
- US Letter, landscape — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 63 KB
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Use one row for each search so you can see what you already checked and what still needs follow-up. Fill in the person and question first, then note the source, result, and next step. Keep it beside your family tree notes, or print extra copies for different branches of your research.
Good for
- Track searches for each ancestor
- Record record sources and results
- Plan the next research step
Tip: Print double-sided to keep each research session together in one packet.
4 files · PDF, DOCX, XLSX
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This sheet plus 3 more in one download, with the editable Word and Excel files. Printable genealogy forms: 5-generation pedigree chart, family group sheet, research log, source citation sheet and a relative interview guide.
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