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DNA Testing for Ancestry & Genealogy - FamilyTreeDNA

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DNA Testing for Ancestry & Genealogy - FamilyTreeDNA

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**FamilyTreeDNA: Comprehensive Genetic Genealogy and DNA Testing Services** FamilyTreeDNA's website serves as a comprehensive platform for genetic genealogy services, offering multiple types of DNA testing to help individuals trace their ancestry and connect with relatives. The site's primary focus is promoting their three distinct DNA testing databases—autosomal DNA (Family Finder), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and Y-DNA—positioning themselves as "the only company to offer three separate DNA databases" for genealogical research. Currently featuring Black Friday promotions with discounts ranging from $20 to $50 off various price tiers, the platform emphasizes helping customers "break through brick walls and discover new family connections." The site presents four main testing options with detailed pricing and capabilities. Their Family Ancestry test ($39, regularly $79) provides autosomal DNA analysis for both males and females, offering percentage breakdowns of origins and connections to relatives within five generations. For paternal lineage research, they offer two Y-DNA options: a basic Paternal Ancestry test ($79, regularly $119) and an advanced "Paternal Ancestry in Greater Detail" option ($399, regularly $449) that provides the most refined Y-DNA haplogroup analysis. Their new Maternal Ancestry test ($129, regularly $159) traces direct maternal lines through mtDNA analysis, allowing users to explore their maternal heritage over 120,000 years. Each test includes specific features like haplogroup identification, ancestral migration tracking, and access to respective DNA matching databases. The platform targets genealogy enthusiasts and individuals seeking to understand their genetic heritage, offering integration with popular family tree platforms like WikiTree (described as having "42M+ ancestors and cousins, including 15M linked by DNA") and MyHeritage (with "over 100,000 FamilyTreeDNA customers" already connected). The site emphasizes collaborative research through Group Projects, including surname-specific, haplogroup-focused, and geographical research groups. Customer testimonials, such as one from "Bo, Verified Big Y-700 Tester" who traced his lineage "to a common ancestor with a Viking chieftain buried with his ship 1,100 years ago near his home on the Isle of Mann," demonstrate the platform's potential for remarkable genealogical discoveries. Notable features include an interactive quiz to guide customers toward appropriate testing options, detailed comparison tools for DNA matching, and exclusive reports for advanced testing packages. The site's emphasis on scientific precision, combined with user-friendly navigation and integration capabilities with external genealogy platforms, positions FamilyTreeDNA as a comprehensive solution for serious genealogical research, appealing to both novice family historians and experienced genetic genealogists seeking to overcome traditional research limitations.

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DNA Testing for Ancestry & Genealogy - FamilyTreeDNA. (2025, 11 22). www.familytreedna.com. https://www.familytreedna.com/

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Archived 2025-11-22T14:35:45.306853
Document ID #87
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