For families
Find a relative you have never met
A single old photo, a surname, a town on the back of a print. That is usually where family searches start, and it is usually enough to make progress. Search public sources and see who the face belongs to today.
What people use it for
One photo or a name from paperwork is often the only thread available, and it is workable.
Cousins and half siblings who appear in family photos but never in your contacts.
Old photos, a former workplace, a city they moved to years ago.
Putting current names and faces to people in inherited photographs.
How it works
- 1Upload the clearest family photo you have, or enter a name with any town, school or workplace you know.
- 2We check public social and web sources for matching faces and names.
- 3Review the likely matches with their public profiles, then decide for yourself whether and how to make contact.
Questions
Do very old photos work?
Face matching tolerates ageing reasonably well. Newer photos give stronger matches, but old ones are worth trying.
Will the person be notified?
No. We never contact anyone you search for.
Can I find someone with only a surname?
A surname alone is weak. Adding a location, an approximate age or a photo changes the odds significantly.
Discover Anyone is not a consumer reporting agency and must not be used to harass, stalk or intimidate anyone. Results come from public sources only. Read the terms.
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