Best Genealogy Books for Every Family Historian – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Best Genealogy Books for Every Family Historian – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Celebrate connection, curiosity, and heritage with books that remind us every family has a story worth discovering and passing on.


Best DNA Testing Kits for Genealogists - FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Best DNA Testing Kits for Genealogists – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

From Family Finder to Big Y-700, discover DNA tests that make unforgettable genealogy gifts.


The World’s Largest Y-DNA Haplotree

FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 96,000 branches and 800,000 variants — the most detailed paternal ancestry map in the world. Each month, we update this post with the latest growth stats, haplogroup insights, and tools to help you explore your place in history.


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Are Vampire Legends Rooted in DNA? Discover the Truth

Real legends rest in your DNA. Explore how genetic testing reveals the truth behind vampires, fear, and the families who inspired the myths.


Are You Related to Real Mummies? DNA Can Tell

Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.


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Tracing My German Ancestry with DNA Testing

Andrew Hochreiter shares how DNA testing and genealogy records revealed the deeper story of his German ancestry—from Bavaria to the Mediterranean.


How the FamilyTreeDNA Group General Fund Supports DNA Research

Discover how FamilyTreeDNA’s Group General Fund powers collaborative DNA research, supporting genealogists and volunteers in their quest for discovery.


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Y-DNA Testing: It’s Not Just For Men

Think Y-DNA testing is just for men? Think again. Women can gain incredible insights into their paternal ancestry by encouraging their fathers, brothers, or uncles to test. Here’s how Y-DNA can help you trace your family line farther than ever before.


FamilyTreeDNA product update announcing two-factor authentication (2FA) to improve account security and protect DNA results.

Enhancing Account Security with Two-Factor Authentication

Protecting your DNA results is now easier with two-factor authentication (2FA). Learn how this update secures your account.


Does My FamilyTreeDNA Kit Expire?

Worried your DNA kit is too old to use? Good news—FamilyTreeDNA kits don’t expire, but you’ll want to check these details before swabbing.