FamilyTreeDNA

The 1870 brick wall isn't the end of the road. Learn how to use freedmen records, enslaver documents, and DNA analysis to uncover the generations before it.

The 1870 census was the first to document most formerly-enslaved families by name. Here's how to trace your ancestors right up to—and eventually beyond—that wall.

If a DNA test reveals an unexpected family connection, you may feel pressure to act quickly. This article offers supportive guidance for processing the discovery, seeking help,…

FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 100,000 branches and 860,000 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.