FamilyTreeDNA

FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 100,000 branches and 855,000 variants — the most detailed paternal ancestry map in the world. Each month, we update this post with…

A detailed look at the world’s largest mtDNA haplotree, how it continues to grow and refine, and what recent updates reveal about maternal ancestry and population history.

The Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded again, adding more than 12,700 new maternal haplogroups. This update deepens global mtDNA coverage and enhances maternal lineage…

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

Whether you're new to WikiTree or just getting started with DNA, this guide breaks down the key features that make WikiTree a powerful tool for your genetic genealogy.

Explore how robust DNA and surname tree methods are helping researchers move beyond dominant Irish genealogy narratives to uncover lost clans like Ó Maol Phádraig of Bréifne.

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

A one-on-one with Regina Lynch-Hudson, a publicist turned family history reviver.

Discover expert tips, resources and strategies for tracing formerly-enslaved African American ancestors up to the 1870 brick wall.

Continue learning how Y-DNA shed new light on the medieval genealogies of the Uí Briúin dynasty of northwest Ireland.