How to Remove Yourself from FamilyTreeNow (2026 Guide)

What is FamilyTreeNow?

FamilyTreeNow is a genealogy and people-search website that provides free access to family tree information and public records. While marketed for genealogy research, it exposes extensive personal data.

Information FamilyTreeNow Shows:

• Full name and maiden names
• Date of birth
• Current and past addresses
• Phone numbers
• Family relationships
• Possible associates
• Deceased relatives
• Birth and death records

Privacy Concerns with FamilyTreeNow

FamilyTreeNow is particularly invasive because:

• Family mapping - Shows your entire family tree
• Maiden names - Exposes security question answers
• Historical data - Decades of address history
• Free access - No barriers to lookup

How to Remove Yourself from FamilyTreeNow

Step 1: Find Your Record

• Visit FamilyTreeNow.com
• Search for your name
• Locate your profile
• Note the details shown

Step 2: Access Opt-Out

• Go to their opt-out page
• Or click "Privacy" at page bottom

Step 3: Submit Removal

• Enter your information to find your record
• Select the records to remove
• Complete verification
• Submit request

Processing Time

FamilyTreeNow removals typically take 48 hours.

Important Considerations

• Family members - Your data may appear on relatives' profiles
• Multiple records - Check all name variations
• Genealogy sites - Data may be on Ancestry, MyHeritage, etc.

Beyond FamilyTreeNow

Your genealogy data exists on multiple sites. GhostMyData provides:

• Removal from genealogy and people-search sites
• Family data protection
• Ongoing monitoring

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