Tracing family history involves sifting through scanned documents, photos, and records. Current tools require manual data entry or expensive desktop software.
An app could use OCR to extract names/dates from uploaded documents, auto-build family trees, and suggest record matches from archives. AI could even identify potential relatives in user-uploaded old photos.
Monetize via one-time purchase or subscription for advanced features like international record access. Power users would pay for time-saving automation.
MVP: Document scanner with tree-builder that connects to free archives. Risk: Competing with established players who own archival data partnerships.