FamilyTreeDNA

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.

Susan Hedeen and Tim Duncan explain how Big Y-700 testing, a coordinated outreach effort, and several trips to Scotland helped them discover the origin of two Scottish lineages.

Darius Brown, author of “At the Feet of the Elders: A Journey into a Lowcountry Family History” gives a glimpse into how DNA testing catalyzed his family history research and…