Q: "My father passed away before he could take a DNA test."

How and Why to Download Raw Data from AncestryDNA

Use your DNA for more-intense genealogy research (and take control of your data) by downloading your raw results from AncestryDNA.

Online Course: Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks

Take full advantage of Ancestry.com's database, trees, and tools to find your ancestors. This mega-genealogy website is the go-to source for searches and DNA tests, but there's far more to the site than meets the eye. In this 4-week course, you'll learn how to master everything from the online trees and finding records, to mastering hints and and DNA matches.

How to DNA Test a Parent Who’s Passed Away

We don’t always get a chance get a parent’s DNA tested before they pass. Make plans to collect a sample so their memory will live on through genealogy.

Bust down your brick walls with this PDF Download!

Conquer family history’s toughest obstacles with these genealogy tips and strategies! This PDF download will show you how to search for your ancestry efficiently, find ancestors hiding in census records, find your birth family using DNA and much, much more.

Premium: All About Ethnicity Estimates

What can you do with ethnicity estimates? Which company has the best? Our DNA expert weighs in.

New Episode! Becoming a Forensic Genealogist — An Interview with Dr. Claire Glynn

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a forensic genealogist? In this episode, Dr. Claire Glynn joins us to discuss a new program that trains participants how to apply genetic and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations. Plus: genealogy writing strategies, Findmypast tips and much more.