FamilyTreeDNA

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Explore the origins, evolution, and meanings of French surnames and “dit” names, and learn how DNA testing helps uncover Acadian and French ancestry.