LYNX: Modern Genealogy
Discover Your Family’s History with LYNX: A Fun, Fast, and Easy Way to Explore Your Roots
Instantly connect to your heritage
Our technology connects people with interactive family trees, historical sites, events, and more going back up to 16 generations. Start your journey today!
Connection & Purpose
When people connect to each other and to history they develop a deep purpose and natural desire to learn more about the connection.
Our Mission
Our mission at LYNX is simple—we make genealogy fun, fast, and interactive. Whether you’re a history buff or a beginner, our app allows you to uncover your family’s history through personal connections to historical events, landmarks, and even graveyards.
Join the waitlist!
We’re just a few weeks away from launching LYNX to the public, but before we do we’re providing exclusive early access to everyone on our waitlist.
How We Do It
A Unique Approach
Make it EASY
LYNX’s intuitive mobile app lets you explore your family tree instantly. No complex setup, no frustrating learning curve—just open the app, scan the code, and discover your connections to history.
Make it FAST
Explore your entire family tree up to 16 generations in seconds. With LYNX, genealogy isn’t a slow, cumbersome process.
Make it FUN
With built-in gamification, LYNX turns family history into an adventure. Discover your connections, earn rewards, and compete with friends, all while learning about your heritage.
Explore Family Connections
On A Historic Scale
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Over 70% of Americans are connected by 25 historical events.
There are over 2600 National Historic Landmarks throughout the US.
Our genealogy tools connect us to individuals, events, and locations spanning over 250 years.
Did you know that just 25 key historical events connect over 70% of all Americans? With LYNX, you can trace your lineage back to major milestones in history, from landmark events to national parks. Over 2,600 National Historic Landmarks across the U.S. are waiting for you to explore—and you might find your ancestors played a part in shaping them.
Our Genealogy tool aims to reinvigorate younger generations with the desire to connect and learn about each other and the past through simple connections.
Development
Next Phases
Peer to Peer Connection
Allowing users to connect to each other and discover their direct family connection with people they meet.
Historical Connection
Gives users the ability to connect their family tree to specific historical sites and view known connections with those sites or event. Claim your personal connection to history!
Burial Connections
Develop a connection with those who have passed by linking individuals and closest known relatives to specific burial grounds.
Get Started
With Family History
How to Preserve Family History for Future Generations
Introduction Preserving family history is crucial to maintaining a connection with our roots and ensuring that future generations have a tangible record of their heritage. Whether through written records, photos, oral histories, or digital archives, finding ways to...
Why You Should Visit Historical Sites for Genealogy Research
Introduction Visiting historical sites provides a unique opportunity to connect with the past, uncover family stories, and make genealogical discoveries that may not be possible through online research alone. While digital tools have made genealogy more accessible,...
What Are the Best Resources for Genealogy Research?
Introduction Genealogy research has become more accessible than ever before, thanks to the vast number of resources available online and offline. Whether you're just starting your family tree or looking to expand it, knowing where to find reliable information is...
"The historical site went from an interesting piece of history to a place of great significance and pride for me and my family."
