Content Types
The Family Tree Wiki uses different content types to keep information structured and consistent.
Each type exists for a reason. Choosing the right one makes pages easier to link, browse, and understand later.
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Person Profile | Core record for an individual person |
| Family Unit | Parents, partners, and children as a household |
| Event | Something that happened at a point in time |
| Place | A geographic location of significance |
| Residence | A place someone lived during a period |
| Story | Narrative memories or anecdotes |
| Document | Uploaded or referenced material |
| Source | Evidence supporting information |
| Research Notes | Unfinished or investigative material |
| Timeline | Chronological sequence of events |
| Tradition | Repeated family customs or rituals |
| Note | Loose or partial information |
Choosing the right type
- If it’s about a person → Person Profile
- If it’s about a household → Family Unit
- If it happened → Event
- If it’s uncertain or incomplete → Note
Don’t worry about perfection — pages can always evolve.