Great Genealogy Gift Ideas for the Family (engaging non-genealogists) If you're the family genealogist, any genealogy gift probably seems exciting. But your non-genealogist family might not feel that way. The best gift will engage them by, first, not being dry and boring. A very detailed family tree chart might not be the best option if your family usually tunes you out when you start talking family history. If your family loves seeing your results (even if they don't want to help gather them) a detailed chart can be a good option, especially if you're dealing with academics or engineers that revel in detail. But what about the average non-genealogist? Here are some tips to engage the average non-genealogist: Consider a family tree or book that includes photos (see the suggestions below) or better yet, create a video. Highlight events or people they already know about including interactions with famous people or events. Don't overlook "famous&quo