Family Tree Experts: An Interview with Roberta Estes

Family tree expert Roberta Estes explains how DNA testing transformed her family tree, uncovered surprising discoveries, and helped solve long-standing research challenges.


French Surnames and “Dit” Names in Genealogy

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


Voices from the Beginning: Early Group Project Administrators Reflect on 25 Years of FamilyTreeDNA

Two of FamilyTreeDNA’s earliest Group Project Administrators reflect on 25 years of discovery, innovation, and connection through genetic genealogy.


Upgrade Your Genealogy: The Complete FamilyTreeDNA Guide – Now in Full Color!

FamilyTreeDNA's powerful tools can reveal your heritage like never before. Learn how to leverage Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal DNA with the Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA - now in full color.


The Origins of Acadians and a Journey through French History

Roberta Estes provides a historical overview of the birth of France, the French diaspora, and the settlement and exodus of the Acadian population in Eastern Canada.


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.


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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.


An Unknown Lineage Found For James Webb and Edwin Hubble

Unraveling the Webb and Hubble Lineage through DNA Testing

With FamilyTreeDNA Discover, we uncovered a connection between James Webb and Edwin Hubble that goes beyond telescopes.