What’s in a Name? Six Types of Surnames You Might Find in Your Family Tree
What do you know about where your surname comes from? Understanding surname origins can help you research the origins of your family line.
Pioneering Genetic Genealogy in South-Asian Family History
We take a dive into South-Asian genealogy with Awais Hussain, and how he has used traditional and genetic research methods to connect families and trace roots from the northern Punjab and Jammu-Kashmir region.
What One Tester Learned About Daniel Boone Through DNA Testing
Uncover Boone Day, honoring Daniel Boone's journey, the Portwood connection, and DNA revelations, tracing Katy’s 6th great-grandfather's role at Fort Boonesborough.
Visiting My Mother at FamilyTreeDNA: A Story of Love and Genealogy
Discover how storing DNA samples at FamilyTreeDNA allowed me to reconnect with my mother and uncover new insights into my family's history.
Tracing Our Ancestry: Celebrating African World Heritage Day
Discover the significance of African World Heritage Day, explore genealogy, DNA testing, and African DNA data analysis to connect African Americans with their cultural heritage.
Group Projects for Irish Ancestry: How DNA Testing and Collaboration Have Benefited Family History Research
Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.
13 Steps To Help Find Your Native American Ancestors
Learn how testing your DNA can help you determine who in your family has Native American ancestry.
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This Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, visit FamilyTreeDNA's virtual booth at RootsTech 2022!
Elyese’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
Elyese never felt like she belonged anywhere. She never felt like she really knew who she was...