GEDCOM uses a lineage-linked data model based on the conceptual model of the nuclear family. The family (FAM) … See more

A GEDCOM file consists of a header section, records, and a trailer section. Within these sections, records represent people (INDI record), families (FAM records), sources of information (SOUR records), and other … See more

The current version of the specification in wide use is GEDCOM 5.5.1 final, which was released on 15 November 2019. Its predecessor, GEDCOM 5.5.1 draft was issued in 1999, introducing nine new attribute, ta… See more

A GEDCOM file can contain information on events such as births, deaths, census records, ship's records, marriages, etc.; a rule of thumb is that an event is something that took place at a specific time, at a specific pla… See more

GEDCOM has many features that are not commonly used. Some software packages do not support all the features that the GEDCOM standard allows.
The GEDCOM standard supports the inclusion o… See more

In February 2012 at the RootsTech 2012 conference, FamilySearch outlined a major new project around genealogical standards called GEDCOM X, and invited collaboration. It includes software developed … See more