How to Use Reddit for Genealogy

By Andrew Koch

Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Reddit can be a valuable resource for genealogists, but not many researchers have tapped into it. Learn how to use Reddit for genealogy.

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By Andrew Koch

Andrew Koch is the editor of Family Tree Magazine and a lifelong Cincinnatian. He’s written and spoken on a variety of genealogy topics.
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