There are two things you could be looking for if you want to give a "genealogy gift." You might need a gift for a genealogist. Check out the gift guides on our sister blog if that's what you're looking for or check out this post for suggestions of books for a U.S. genealogist. If on the other hand, you want to create a family tree or family history as a gift for a family member (or even friend), we'll cover some basics you have to start with below. Family Tree, Tree Chart, Family History? The most common gift people want to give is a "family tree." The problem is, if you don't know exactly what you're trying to create, learning more online can be difficult because different people mean different gifts when they say "family tree." The easiest gift idea is a family tree chart (also known as a pedigree chart, reverse family tree, ancestor or descendant chart, etc.). You can buy large format charts you can fill in by hand