Learning about one's family history can be important for a number reasons. Some people feel a need to connect with and understand their heritage, while others want to establish their family's story for present and future generations to reference. Learning about family history can prove to be a daunting task as it can take many hours of research and recording of information, but no matter your motivation, it will be a worthwhile accomplishment in the end. Before starting your research, it is important to create a means of organizing the information you come across. There are pre-printed forms, such as pedigree charts, that are designed for organizing genealogical information, but you can just as easily create your own record keeping system