Family History
The Ancestor File
A genealogy research system, not a pile of forms
- Delivery
- A4 + US Letter · 61 pages
- Use
- Print at home or use on screen
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Files included
- A4 PDF · 61 pages
- US Letter PDF · 61 pages
What this helps you do
The Ancestor File is a 61-page research system, not a pile of forms. Pedigree charts, ancestor records, source sheets, research logs, DNA trackers and brick-wall worksheets use one shared structure, so findings and next steps stay connected.
You receive the same 61 pages as two bookmarked PDFs: US Letter and A4. Print only the sheets needed for each branch, begin with the quick start, and use the worked examples to see how facts, sources and conflicts stay linked. Two bonuses are included: ten pages completed for an invented family, so you can see a well-kept file before you start, and a Free Records Finder.
Exactly what is included
- 4-, 5- and 6-generation pedigree charts, continuation and fan charts
- Ancestor profiles, life chronology and family group records
- Research plans, logs, source sheets and negative-results tracking
- Census, immigration, military, land, burial, photograph and heirloom records
- Brick-wall, conflicting-evidence and cluster-research worksheets
- DNA match, shared-match, hypothesis and proof tracking
- Writing, indexes, backup and privacy guidance, 16 divider tabs, a quick start and two worked examples
- Bonus: The Kelly Family, Filled In — ten Ancestor File pages completed for an invented family
- Bonus: Free Records Finder — where to search first in the US, Ireland and Britain
Family-history evidence, source details and unsuccessful searches are easily separated or lost.
A consistent ancestor-numbering system links charts, person records, source sheets, logs, DNA work and brick-wall worksheets.
How to use it
- 01
Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
- 02
Start with the pedigree chart and assign consistent ancestor numbers.
- 03
Create a profile and source record for each person you research.
- 04
Record searches, including negative results, before planning the next step.
What you get
- A4 PDF · 61 pages
- US Letter PDF · 61 pages
- Bonus: a fully completed example for an invented family, so you can see what finished pages look like
- Bonus: Free Records Finder — where to search first, by record type
- Download link on the confirmation page and by email, within a minute of payment
- Print as many copies as your household needs
How to print it
- At home: any inkjet or laser printer, plain paper, print at 100% / Actual size.
- At a copy shop: upload the PDF to Staples, Office Depot, FedEx Office or a local printer; ask for single- or double-sided on 24 lb paper and a simple binding.
- On a tablet: open the PDF in any reader and write with a stylus, or just read it together.
- Large print: body text is set at 12–14 pt so older eyes can read it comfortably.
Nothing is shipped. If you would rather have a printed copy, email hello@wiserta.com and we will quote a local print option.
Practical details
Made to download, print and use.
Choose the file for your paper size, print at 100% or Actual Size, or open the PDF on a tablet. Product colours may vary slightly by screen and printer.
Read printing and download guidance- Product type
- One-time digital download
- Files
- A4 + US Letter · 61 pages
- Licence
- Personal and family use
- Delivery
- On the confirmation page and by private email link after payment
- Physical shipping
- None
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What buyers say about this product
49 families have bought Wiserta printables on Etsy since May 2026, rated 5.0 out of 5. The same files are sold here, with a longer refund window. Reviews are shown as published on Etsy.
I’m a person who has done genealogy for years, but it has been through Family Tree Maker and Family Search. I am starting over with my direct ancestors with this kit, as I felt that I needed to do this on paper. The directions in the kit are very detailed and informative as to how to start the process. The forms are very helpful and straightforward. I highly recommend this kit.
Really well thought out. A great aide in helping me keep everything organized as I research my family history.
Who makes this
Made by someone who spent seven years on Family Tree Maker
Wiserta is run by Oleg Khmelnytskyi, a creative director who spent seven years at the company behind Family Tree Maker, the genealogy software used by millions of American families. Every Wiserta printable is written and laid out by hand, tested on paper, and sold directly to you. About Wiserta. Questions before or after you buy: hello@wiserta.com, answered within one business day.
Questions before you buy
Clear details about downloading, printing and using this digital product.
Which files and paper sizes are included?
The product includes the PDF editions listed in its technical details. Choose A4 or US Letter to match your paper; do not mechanically scale one edition into the other.
How should I print the pages?
Open the matching paper-size PDF and print at 100% or Actual Size. Avoid Fit to Page. You may print only the pages you need within the licence for your offer.
Can I buy and download it now?
Yes. Enter your receipt and download email on this page, accept the digital-delivery terms, then continue to Paddle’s secure checkout. Wiserta provides a private download after Paddle confirms payment.
How may I use the files?
The personal/family licence covers the purchaser and one household. Direct-care permissions appear only on offers that name them. Resale, redistribution, public upload and shared libraries are not permitted.
Is this only a set of family-tree charts?
No. It includes charts, but its main purpose is to organize people, sources, searches, evidence questions, DNA work and next steps in one research system.
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