10 Gift Ideas for the Historian or Genealogist in Your Life

They host more than 27 billion historical records and offer subscription packages that range from $16.99 to $49.99 per month.

While the cost of their services is at the higher end of the scale, the quality and comprehensiveness of their offerings is way up there, too.

The service features very user-friendly navigation and neat tools like black and white photo colorization and animation.

Only yearly subscriptions are available, but their more affordable packages range from only $129 to $299 per year.

FindMyPast is even more limited because it is a service dedicated solely to Irish and British records.But the narrowed focus makes it a veritable treasure trove for researchers tracing their ancestry to that specific region of the world.

Their continuously expanding database also offers some of the oldest records that exist online.

Yearly subscription plans start at $129.

For many of us, the various players and projectors we once used to enjoy our home movies and recordings are now “dead tech.”

Unfortunately, there are a lot of memories out there locked up in unwatchable formats.

Legacy Box can bring them back to the present in digital form on thumb drives, DVDs, and as shareable downloads so they can be enjoyed once again.

If the historian on your list spends a lot of time pouring over small print in dimly lit spaces, The Wide View Lighted Magnifier from Hammacher Schlemmer might be just the thing for a holiday that’s both merry and bright.

After all, who doesn't want to look like a modern-day Sherlock Holmes?!?

This oversized 5-inch illuminated lens sells for $29.95 and makes for a great stocking stuffer.

This handheld recording device offers crystal clear audio recording, voice activation, and MP3 or WAV formats for easy transfer to a computer via the supplied Micro USB cable.

It also offers seamless file management with a time stamp feature that makes it easy to find out exactly when you recorded.

And, as an added bonus, batteries are also included!

It has multi-track functionality, a reverb effect, and built-in, adjustable stereo microphones.

The capabilities of the DR-40X are simply amazing; it would make an excellent gift for any researcher, documentarian, or podcaster.

Priced at a measly $505 for the Classique model, it is arguably the snazziest writing instrument that someone might actually carry around with them during the day.

Its classic chrome and black styling pairs well with any ensemble, briefcase, or backpack.

And the rollerball tip reliably produces the finest handwriting.

If value over exclusivity is what you’re looking for in a gift, uni-ball Vision Rollerball Pens offer the same smooth flow of waterproof ink at a more down-to-earth price.

For just $12.65 you get not just one great pen, but an entire pack of 12!

That way, your recipient will always have an extra pen on hand when needing to jot down their fascinating discoveries.

Imported from Japan, these notebooks retail for $12.75 each and feature baroque styling and acid-free paper that works perfectly well with either ink or pencil.

The three available color choices indicate the type of paper bound inside: Black is plain paper, red is graph paper, and blue is standard ruled paper.

These notebooks feature multiple bookmarks and an elastic closure band.

They are also thread-bound to open flat, which helps make reading and writing much easier.

They are available in a wide array of different colors and can be lined with plain, ruled, squared, or dotted pages.

Genealogists spend their days mapping out ancestors and filling in pedigree charts, but many of them have never put their skills to work on their own family tree.

Perhaps your favorite genealogist would appreciate a blank slate to showcase their own heritage for once!

Etsy offers all types of customizable, display-worthy pieces.

Is there anything more exciting for a history lover than opening up a time capsule?

The next best thing would have to be creating and sealing away a capsule of their own creation.

Just imagine how excited your family historian would be to have the opportunity to fill a time capsule with the family treasures they have collected over the years.

This Stainless Steel Time Capsule will keep your chosen artifacts safe and sound for ages for only $59.99!

DNA testing is central to a lot of genealogical research and can open up a world of fascinating self-discovery.

This year, why not give the gift of scientific knowledge?

If the historian or genealogist in your life is also a dog owner, they might get a real kick out of discovering more about their furry friend, too!

Embark Dog DNA Tests can reveal a dog’s complete genetic makeup and potential health risks.

Mini museums might not look like much from a distance but encased within these unassuming little blocks of Lucite are actual, physical pieces of mind-blowing history.

Mini Museum offers editions from many different categories, like the age of dinosaurs, natural history, air and space, and world history. They also offer editions that bring multiple categories together.

How cool would it be to give a history lover a plesiosaur bone, a medieval knight’s sword, a brick from The White House, and a piece of the space shuttle all in one package?