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As of November 22, 2008, Family Tree DNA hits new milestones solidifying its leadership with the largest DNA databases in the field of Genetic Genealogy with 220415 records:

5118 SURNAME PROJECTS !
85090 unique surnames
140315 Y-DNA records in the database
30287 distinct 12-marker haplotypes
48514 distinct 25-marker haplotypes
49792 distinct 37-marker haplotypes
80100 mtDNA records in the database

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Why the database
size is important:

If your goal is to verify relationships, or discover more about your recent or deep ancestral origins, the size of the database where your results will be is of fundamental importance, as you want your results to be compared to as many others as you can. That is an additional strength of Family Tree DNA. Our databases are several times larger than all of the other databases on the market - combined!

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What you will get when you are tested.
Each member of Family Tree DNA will receive their own kit filled with materials to help you continue the search through your familys history. Take a look inside

Search for your family surname in the largest DNA database in the world:



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Click here to see which are the most popular tests to check ancestry and relationships on the paternal line.
 
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Click here to see which are the most popular tests to check ancestry and relationships on the maternal line.
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Since its inception, in April of 2000, Family Tree DNA has been associated with the Arizona Research Labs, led by Dr. Michael Hammer, one of the world's leading authorities in the field of Genetics. Having other renowned scientists on its advisory board, Family Tree DNA is the world leader and only organization in the field of Genetic Genealogy that has been constantly developing the science that enables many genealogists around the world to advance their families research.

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Native American Tests
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African American
African Ancestry Tests
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Jewish
Jewish Ancestry Tests
Adopted? Find out about your ancestry
Adopted? Find out about your ancestry
 
Matching Niall
Matching Niall of the Nine Hostages
 
Matching Jefferson
Matching Jefferson
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The Geno Graphic Project

Family Tree DNA provides the tests for this partnership between the National Geographic Society, IBM and the Waitt Family Foundation. Click here to learn more about the Genographic Project.

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