January 10, 2024
RootsTech 2024: Get Ready for Salt Lake City with FamilyTreeDNA
The FamilyTreeDNA guide to RootsTech 2024, in person! Including speakers, classes, booth info, and more!
January 4, 2024
Don’t Lose Your DNA Record: Verifying Your FamilyTreeDNA Account Settings
Preserve your genealogical legacy on FamilyTreeDNA! Ensure lasting impact by updating contact info, adding beneficiaries, and assigning kit managers. Learn the vital steps for securing your DNA record.
December 19, 2023
Building Friendships in the Genealogy Conference Circuit
Dive into the heart of genealogy conferences, where passion for ancestry intertwines seamlessly with the joy of fostering enduring friendships.
December 11, 2023
The Best Gifts For a Genealogist – 2023 Holiday Guide
Discover the ideal gifts for genealogists in our 2023 Gift Guide. From DNA testing kits to personalized family history tools, find thoughtful presents that celebrate the art of unraveling family stories.
November 27, 2023
Recruit Potential Y-DNA Testers From Your Family Finder Match List
Master using Family Finder to identify potential Y-DNA matches and refine research.
November 22, 2023
Big Y Lifetime Analysis: The Myth of the Manual Review
All Big Y testers receive a lifetime analysis of their results. Learn more about the process of a lifetime analysis and what that means for your refined Y-DNA haplogroup.
November 13, 2023
Goth Talk: The True Origins of the Goths Revealed
A recent ancient DNA paper examining the Goths and their origins is out, but not the ones you might be thinking of.
October 26, 2023
FamilyTreeDNA October 2023 Town Hall
Recently, FamilyTreeDNA employees attended a town hall to review everything that had happened in the third quarter of 2023. So we'd like to review it with you guys as well.
October 12, 2023
Understanding Surname Spelling Variations on Your Family Line
Explore our analysis on surname spelling variations, revealing the historical factors that triggered these changes, providing valuable insights to use in your genealogy research.
October 3, 2023
Connecting Past and Present: Tracing Formerly Enslaved Ancestors Through DNA Testing
Explore the intricate world of genealogy with expert Samantha Jones. Uncover DNA testing insights and trace your roots back to enslaved ancestors.