DNA Genealogy Resources
DNA Genealogy Resources
Genetic genealogy works best when DNA evidence and traditional family-history research are used together. We have gathered some of the resources we return to most often from DNA analysis and chromosome mapping to genealogy databases, education, communities, and research tools.
Cyndi's List - DNA
A large directory of links to DNA and genetic-genealogy resources, useful for discovering websites, articles, tools and research information.
Explore Cyndi's List →DNAAdoption
Educational resources and practical guidance for using DNA and genealogy research in adoption and unknown-parent cases.
Explore DNAAdoption →ISOGG
The International Society of Genetic Genealogy provides extensive educational material, terminology, resources and reference information for genetic genealogists.
Visit ISOGG →Richard Hill's DNA Testing Favorites
A large collection of DNA-testing and genetic-genealogy resources, gathered by Richard Hill for researchers exploring DNA and family history.
Explore DNA Favorites →DNA Painter
Tools for chromosome mapping, shared cM analysis, relationship probabilities and other practical genetic-genealogy research.
Visit DNA Painter →GEDmatch
A genetic genealogy platform offering tools for comparing DNA kits and investigating genetic relationships across testing platforms.
Visit GEDmatch →Genetic Affairs
Tools designed to help researchers organize and analyze genetic-genealogy data and DNA matches.
Visit Genetic Affairs →DNAGedcom
A collection of tools for working with DNA matches, clustering and genetic-genealogy research data.
Visit DNAGedcom →Stephen P. Morse - One-Step
A collection of specialized research utilities covering genealogy, historical records, geography and other research problems.
Explore One-Step Tools →WikiTree
A collaborative family tree project with resources and tools that can support both traditional genealogy and genetic-genealogy research.
Visit WikiTree →FamilyTreeDNA
DNA testing and genetic-genealogy services including autosomal, Y-DNA and mtDNA testing.
Visit FamilyTreeDNA →MyHeritage DNA
A genealogy platform combining family trees, historical records and DNA matching for family-history research.
Visit MyHeritage DNA →AncestryDNA
DNA testing integrated with Ancestry's large collection of family trees and historical records.
Visit AncestryDNA →23andMe
A consumer DNA testing platform offering genetic ancestry and DNA-relative features.
Visit 23andMe →FamilySearch
A major genealogy platform providing family trees, historical records and research resources.
Visit FamilySearch →Stephen P. Morse — Historical Research
Specialized research tools for working with historical records, geography, immigration and other genealogy research challenges.
Explore Historical Tools →Genetic Voyage Resources
Practical resources from Genetic Voyage, including research tools, templates, checklists and guides for genetic genealogy.
Explore Genetic Voyage →How we select resources
The resources on this page are selected for their relevance to genetic genealogy, family history research, education or practical research tools. This is a curated collection rather than a comprehensive directory. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of every product, service or opinion provided by an organization. Resources may be updated or removed as websites and services change.
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