Build the 옥천 전씨 family tree online

옥천 전씨(沃川 全氏) — Known as an ancestral seat of the Jeon clan said to take as its founder Jeon Yu, Lord of Gwanseong (Gwanseong-gun) of Goryeo.

About the 옥천 전씨 clan

Known as an ancestral seat of the Jeon clan said to take as its founder Jeon Yu, Lord of Gwanseong (Gwanseong-gun) of Goryeo. In the 2015 Census the 옥천 전씨 clan numbered about 47,681 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 전, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 옥천) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Over the generations the 옥천 전씨 clan divided into several branches (pa). Confirm which branch your family belongs to through your jokbo or clan association. See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

How to build your 옥천 전씨 tree

1. Start with yourself — sign in to get your own tree. Enter your name, birth year and clan seat (옥천).
2. Add older generations — add parents and grandparents. For accuracy see tracing ancestors with jejeok records (usually to about 5 generations).
3. Link siblings & children — sort by generational name (hangnyeol) to see each generation at a glance.
4. Export & share — save the finished tree as a PDF and invite family to manage it together.

Related reading

옥천 전씨 clan association

The 옥천 전씨 clan association can be found in the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.