Ancestry CA Reviews

To get started with your family tree on Ancestry.ca, follow these steps:

1. Start with yourself: From any page on Ancestry, click the Trees tab and select Start a New Tree (if this is your first tree) or Create & Manage Trees > Create a new tree.
2. Click Add Yourself or Add home person. Enter your information and click Save or Continue.
3. Click Add Father or Add Mother, enter their information, and click Save.
4. Follow the prompt to add more people or to name the tree. Save the tree.
5. Once your tree is created, you can access it from the Trees tab. To add children, click on yourself and select Tools > Add relative > Child.
6. To add grandchildren, click on your child and add a child to them.

Remember to enter full names when possible and use maiden names for women. For dates, list them in dd mmm yyyy format. If you’re unsure of the day or year, use the words before, after, or about before the date. You can also use ca. (circa) to indicate an estimate. For places, record as much information as possible about where an event happened. List the smallest level first and the largest level last (for example: “Venice, Veneto, Italy”).

Ancestry.ca offers three types of memberships. The All Canadian Records membership provides access to more than 250 million Canadian records. The All Canadian & Key Global Records membership includes all Canadian records, plus worldwide census, civil birth, marriage, and death records. The All Records on Ancestry® membership gives access to more than 30 billion records from more than 80 countries including military & church records, passage lists & more.

The prices for these memberships are as follows: - All Canadian Records: CA$14.99 per month or CA$69.99 for 6 months. - All Canadian & Key Global Records: CA$19.99 per month or CA$84.99 for 6 months. - All Records on Ancestry®: CA$29.99 per month or CA$129.99 for 6 months.

These memberships are auto-renewing, but you can cancel anytime. If you opt for a 6-month membership, you can save up to CA$49 compared to a monthly subscription. Please note that prices and offerings may vary and it's always best to check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Ancestry.ca offers a variety of products and services to help users discover their family history. The AncestryDNA test kit is one of their most popular products, allowing users to discover their unique ethnic origins. They also offer ProGenealogists, professional genealogists who can help users overcome stumbling blocks in their family history search or get started with their research. Ancestry.ca also has Mobile Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, allowing users to enjoy their family history discoveries on the go.

In addition to these, they offer Family History Memberships with different plans for access to U.S. records or global collections. These memberships are available on a monthly, 6-month, or 1-year basis. They also have AncestryDNA and Traits service which helps users explore their origins, personal traits, and more. Lastly, they offer Gift Memberships which can be purchased as a gift for someone else. Please note that the Family Tree Maker software is no longer available from Ancestry.ca.

On Ancestry.ca, you can view and update your payment information on your payment information page. If you want to change your method of payment from PayPal to a credit card or vice versa, you need to set your membership to cancel, then restart it after it's ended using the new method of payment. Memberships renew automatically using the payment method you have on file unless cancelled. To start a free trial, a payment method is required. A small pre-authorization charge will appear (and disappear) during your free trial to verify your card information. If your payment method was not accepted, it may be due to an error in the payment information or a special character was entered. If you need help, you can contact Ancestry.ca for support. Please note that this information is subject to change and it's always best to check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

The cost of an Ancestry.ca subscription varies depending on the type of membership and the duration. The All Canadian Records membership costs CA$14.99 per month or CA$69.99 for 6 months. The All Canadian & Key Global Records membership is priced at CA$19.99 per month or CA$84.99 for 6 months. The All Records on Ancestry® membership, which provides access to more than 30 billion records from more than 80 countries, costs CA$29.99 per month or CA$129.99 for 6 months. All these memberships are auto-renewing, but you can cancel anytime.

Ancestry.ca has specific policies for subscriptions, cancellations, refunds, and shipping.

For subscriptions, they offer various payment options and the subscriptions automatically renew, except for gift and pay-per-view subscriptions. Once you register for a free trial or your initial payment is processed, your subscription has begun, and you can immediately access the relevant Service. Prices and terms for subscriptions may change at any time.

In terms of cancellations and refunds, you may cancel your Ancestry subscription by logging into your Account Settings page or by contacting them. All refunds will be credited to the billing method associated with your account. You may return a Bundle for a refund within 60 days from the date of purchase. Bundles may only be returned as a complete package.

Regarding shipping, standard shipping costs $19.99 for the first kit and $9.99 for a second kit in the same order. This amount covers shipping to the recipient and return shipping, as well as other shipping related to the provision of the DNA testing service; no additional postage is necessary. DNA kits should be delivered within 10 business days of the order date. They’re sent via DHL and handed off to Canada Post, who delivers them to the recipient. If a kit isn’t received within 25 business days, please contact them for a free replacement kit. Expedited shipping costs $34.99 for the first kit and $9.99 for a second kit in the same order. DNA kits should be delivered within 2 business days of the order date. If the kit isn’t received within 4 business days, please contact them for a replacement. Before returning your DNA sample, activate your kit. Return your DNA sample using Canada Post or the chosen shipping service (if one was selected). If you've activated your kit, you should receive results within 8 weeks from the date the laboratory receives your sample.