Popular Twitter Hashtags for Genealogists and Family Historians

Welcome to a directory for many of the best genealogy and family history hashtags on Twitter!

Ready to dive in and discover the best hashtags to use for family history when you Tweet? You are in the right place! Keep reading for a list of my favorites!

But first, here’s what you need to know about Twitter hashtags.

Getting the most out of genealogical hashtags

First – what is a hashtag?

Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign used to identify messages on a specific topic i.e. #RootstechConnect 

Hashtags are searchable on Twitter and a way to connect with others who have the same interests. They are used in Twitter parties, for various initiatives, and to group tweets pertaining to the same topic together. 

Popular genealogy hashtags on Twitter

Popular for general use: I use #familyhistory or #genealogy in many of my posts! They are generic and commonly used among genealogists and hobbyists. Using those hashtags groups your tweet with similar hashtags.

Here are additional popular genealogy related hashtags:  #Ancestors #CousinBait #TwitterStorian #Ancestry #FamilyTree #History #Family #DNA #Genealogia #Heritage #genealogist #genetics #genealogyresearch #familyhistoryresearch #dnatestkit #familytree #genealogie #oralhistory 

Hashtags associated with businesses/events/shows: Businesses, events, and conferences often have their own hashtags. For example, it’s fun to follow all the tweets using #RootstechConnect throughout the three-day conference to see what other attendees are learning and doing!

#FamilySearch #Ancestry #AncestryDNA #Rootstech #RootstechConnect #MyHeritage #FindMyPast #RelativeRae

Hashtags associated with specific Twitter parties: Hashtags are essential for Twitter parties! Visit this post to see some of my favorites. 

#21DayExperiment #AncestryHour #ANZAncestryTime #OnePlaceStudies #OnePlaceWednesday  #OurAncestors #AncestryHour #GenChat #TimeTravelTalk #HouseHistoryHour #HistoryHuddle, #HistoriansCollaborate

Hashtags for specific topics: Hashtags are used for specific topics and initiatives as well.  

#AncestralTravel #IamNextGen#GenealogyShoutOut #StreetStudy #52Ancestors   #52Documents #GenealogyPhotoaDay

Tips for using hashtags on Twitter

• Hashtags make your Tweet more searchable. 
• Twitter recommends using no more than two hashtags per tweet. 
• Don’t use spaces in a hashtag.
• Don’t put punctuation in a hashtag. 
• Stay on topic. 

What are your favorite hashtags to use on Twitter for genealogy and historical topics?

Want to learn more about Twitter? Check out this list of genealogy and historical Twitter parties!