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Descendant chart family tree template
Starts from one founding couple and fans out to every descendant — ideal for reunion hand-outs.
- Best for
- Showing everyone who descends from one couple
- Layout
- 3 generations, oldest at the top
- Style group
- Charts
Download sample:
How to use the descendant chart template
- Choose Use this template to open the builder with this style selected.
- Tap a card to type a name, birth and death years. Add relatives with + Parent, + Partner, + Child or + Sibling.
- Drag cards to fine-tune spacing, or choose Tidy layout to reset.
- Download a PDF at A4 or Letter to print, a PNG to share, or an SVG for a print shop.
Questions
Is the Descendant chart template free?
Yes — edit it online and download PNG, PDF or SVG for free, with no sign-up or watermark.
How do I add my own names?
Choose “Use this template”. The builder opens in this style; tap any card to type a name and dates, and use + Parent, + Partner, + Child or + Sibling to grow the tree.
Can I print it blank?
Yes. Switch the preview to “Blank boxes” and download the PDF or PNG, then fill it in by hand.