A Guide to Spanish Surnames and Forenames

A Guide to Spanish Surnames and Forenames: History, Structure, and Genealogy

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


Why Did My Y-DNA Haplogroup Change

Why Did My Y-DNA Haplogroup Change?

Wondering why your haplogroup changed? Learn how new discoveries and test methods can impact your Y-DNA haplogroup assignment.


FamilyTreeDNA Tester Becomes First Woman of Color to Join DAR Under John Carson Lineage

FamilyTreeDNA Tester Becomes First Woman of Color to Join Daughters of the American Revolution Under John Carson Lineage

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


Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Matches Featured Image

Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Matches

Learn how to interpret your Y-DNA test results, explore Y-DNA matches, genetic distances, and how to use them to trace your paternal ancestry.


Resilient Trailblazers: Honoring the Courage and Perseverance of LDS Pioneers

Jim Brewster and Courtney Eberhard take a look at LDS Pioneers and share Y-DNA connections from early LDS church leaders.


The Case of the Clergyman's Arms - Featured Image

The Case of the Clergyman’s Arms

Finding connections from medieval records and heraldry with DNA pointing the way.


Same family, new tree: myheritage brings its family tree tools to familytreedna

Same Family, New Tree: MyHeritage Brings Its Family Tree Tools to FamilyTreeDNA

FamilyTreeDNA partners with MyHeritage to bring its customers the MyHeritage family tree tools. Here's what you should know.


Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Haplogroups - Featured Image

Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Haplogroups

Learn how Y-DNA haplogroups can be used to trace your paternal lineage, revealing your migration paths and ancestral origins.


Researching the Ancestry of Formerly-Enslaved African American Families, Part 1

Researching the Ancestry of Formerly-Enslaved African American Families, Part 1: Up to the 1870 Brick Wall

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


Y-DNA Sheds New Light on the Medieval Genealogies of the Uí Briúin Dynasty of Northwest Ireland, Part 2

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