Many individuals who were adopted are searching for information about their biological parents or general information about their family origins. With the largest Y-DNA and mtDNA databases in the world, Family Tree DNA gives you the best chance to find relevant information about your family.

Family Tree DNA is the pioneer and the world's largest DNA company in the new field of genetic genealogy.

  • Have you hit a brick wall?
  • Can't find any documents for that elusive ancestor?
  • Searching for your ancestor's homeland?
  • Wondering if you are related to another family with the same surname?

If you are looking for that long-lost relative or ancestor, or if you feel that some day, someone may use a DNA repository to look for long-lost relatives, you should consider doing this simple DNA test.

Family Tree DNA provides testing for genealogists, and is the pioneer in the new field of genetic genealogy. Your ancestors left clues to your genealogy in you and other descendents. Unlock these clues with DNA testing.

DNA testing can show:

  • if two people are related
  • your suggested geographic origins
  • your deep ancestral ethnic origins
About The Tests

  • Order Now$169.00Y-DNA37 - Male Test

    This test is only for males. Results identify the deep ancestral origin of the paternal line. Depending on the uniqueness of the sample tested it will also point towards a more recent geographic region or country of origin. It includes a balanced panel of thirty-seven Y-chromosome Short Tandem Repeat, STR, markers. This is the recommended test to trace the paternal ancestry of males for genealogy purposes. The additional markers refine the predicted time period in which two individuals are related and eliminate unrelated matches. A perfect match at thirty-seven markers indicates the two individuals share common ancestry in recent times. A haplogroup is determined and backed by our SNP Assurance Program. When another person shows identical results within our database, if both parties have signed the Family Tree DNA Release Form, then we will inform them of the match. The customer will be able to download and print a personalized certificate and report describing the testing process. Over time, with the growth of the database and with the scientific advances in this field, the customer will see added information and matches in his personal record, at no extra cost.

  • Order Now$159.00mtDNAPlus (Male & Female)

    Both men and women may take this test. It traces the direct maternal line without influence from other lines. This test is for HVR1(16001-16569) and HVR2(00001-00574) of the mitochondrial DNA. A panel of twenty-two SNPs is included for backbone haplogroup placement. (Family Tree DNA is the only company that offers this type of placement on the tree of mankind!) Results identify the likely ethnic and geographic origins of the maternal line. The customer receives a certificate and report generally describing the testing process and the meaning of their matches. Results are placed in our database. When another person shows identical results, if both parties have signed the Family Tree DNA Release Form then we will inform them of the match.

  • Siblingship tests require professional counseling and advice, please email our siblingship specialist today for a customized quotation at paulal@ftdna.com

For additional details on Richard's use of DNA testing in the search for this father, see his web site, DNA Testing Adviser.