On Ancestry, you could occasionally come across duplicate family trees while researching your ancestry. This may occur when you create a new tree, inherit one from a family member, or find branches that overlap.

Combining family trees guarantees precision, removes repetition, and maintains the organization of your research.

Can You Merge Entire Family Trees?

Whether Ancestry permits the merger of complete branches is a frequently asked subject by users. Ancestry does not currently offer a direct "merge tree" option.

Alternatively, duplicate people within a tree can be merged. Open your tree, locate the person that shows up more than once, and choose "Merge with Duplicate" to accomplish this.

With the help of this tool, you can combine profiles while maintaining the most correct information and reviewing facts and details.

Tips for a Smooth Merge Process

⦁ Back up your trees before making changes.

⦁ Review all sources and facts to avoid losing important information.

⦁ Double-check relationships after merging to ensure accuracy.

⦁ Work in small sections, especially if your tree is large.

Final Thoughts

Although it could take some time, merging family trees on Ancestry keeps your tree neater and more organized. You may accurately and confidently maintain your family history by carefully structuring information and merging duplicate entries.