Ancestry.com

This Utah-based organization, which was founded in 1996, is well-known in the genealogy field – and with good reason. Ancestry.com boasts the largest collection of documents available online, which means you'll have a lot of options for tracking down your relatives. It's also one of the oldest genealogical websites, thus its user interface is pretty much polished.

It's simple to get started with the platform, and there's a 14-day free trial available, after that, depending on how many records you need to access, you'll have to spend $24.99 - $49.99 per month. It's one of the more pricey sites, but it's well worth it if you're serious about learning more about your ancestors.

There are a few wonderful supplementary features on the platform that make it enjoyable to use. There's also StoryScout, which combines elements of your ancestors' life into a fascinating pictorial tale, and a blog to keep up with. If you wish to take your search even further, there's a good directory of professional genealogists available. It doesn't have as many fun features as MyHeritage, which lets you animate and colorize ancient images, but it has a much larger database of records, making it ideal for individuals who are serious about learning about their ancestors.

Website: ancestry.com