FamilyTreeDNA

From significant haplogroup splits to advanced tools, explore FamilyTreeDNA’s key milestones in Y-DNA research during 2024.

FamilyTreeDNA welcomes David Vance as General Manager. With two decades of genetic genealogy expertise, David brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Discover more about his…

FamilyTreeDNA's powerful tools can reveal your heritage like never before. Learn how to leverage Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal DNA with the Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA - now in…

If you've already tested with Ancestry, 23andMe, or MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA offers powerful tools to take your results further. Discover unique insights, connect with new…

Discover the fascinating history and structure of Spanish surnames, from their origins to modern naming conventions, and how they can aid in genealogical research.

Jim Brewster and Courtney Eberhard take a look at LDS Pioneers and share Y-DNA connections from early LDS church leaders.

A FamilyTreeDNA customer shares her inspiring journey of uncovering her maternal lineage using mtDNA, autosomal DNA, and Group Projects. Her research led to the remarkable…

Join us as we trade in the cherry tree legend for the fascinating task of building George Washington's family tree through advanced genetic analysis.

Learn more about the recent study identifying George Washington’s family line through new genetic testing methods.

Jim Brewster provides an overview of how dating methods work for ancient DNA samples, and what that information means for genetic genealogy.