Your RootsTech 2025 Discount Expires Tonight

Mon Mar 31 04:30:28 PDT 2025

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Just a few hours left!

If you picked up one of our flyers or saw a discount in our virtual booth, now’s the time to use it. Your exclusive RootsTech attendee coupon codes expires at midnight on tonight (CDT)!

These codes are intended exclusively for RootsTech attendees. To access them, head to our virtual expo hall booth (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall/familytreedna) and make sure you're signed in to your RootsTech account. Once inside, you’ll find the latest discounts and other helpful resources just for attendees.
VISIT THE VIRTUAL EXPO HALL (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall/familytreedna)

Did you swab at our booth?

If you swabbed at our booth in Salt Lake City—good news! Your samples arrived safely at our Houston lab and are already being processed. Questions? Reach out to Customer Support (https://www.familytreedna.com/contact?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=customer+support&utm_campaign=rootstech+2025+250331) .
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Video: A time-lapse of the FamilyTreeDNA booth at RootsTech 2025

On-Demand Content Still Available

Even though the discounts end tonight, your RootsTech access continues all year long!

Here’s what you can still explore:

** Finding Sarah’s Family: Confirming Connections Through DNA and Documents
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https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/finding-sarahs-family-confirming-connections-through-dna-and-documents

Photo: Katy Rowe-Schurwanz presenting live in Salt Lake City

In this live session, Katy (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/katy-rowe-schurwanz/en) walked attendees through the fascinating story of tracing “Sarah,” a woman from McCracken County, Kentucky, using both DNA and traditional records. She demonstrated how autosomal and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) helped confirm relationships and reveal deeper family origins in Logan County and Northern Ireland. A powerful example of how stories emerge when you combine genetic tools with historical context.
WATCH KATY’S SESSION (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/finding-sarahs-family-confirming-connections-through-dna-and-documents)

** Three Tests, One Tree: Integrating Autosomal, Y-DNA, and mtDNA Results Together
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https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/integrating-autosomal-y-dna-and-mtdna-results-together

Photo: Screenshot of Dave Vance during his live webinar broadcast

In his engaging webinar, Dave (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/dave-vance/en) showed how you can bring together autosomal, Y-DNA, and mitochondrial DNA results to build a single, more complete family tree. He broke down the role of each test type, walked through real-world examples, and demonstrated how FamilyTreeDNA tools connect the dots across different lines of your ancestry. Attendees came away with practical tips for maximizing the insights in their results—especially with Group Projects, Family Matching, and the Discover platform.
WATCH DAVE’S SESSION (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/integrating-autosomal-y-dna-and-mtdna-results-together)

** Bennett’s Y Chromosomal Time Machine
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https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/bennetts-y-chromosomal-time-machine

Photo: Bennett Greenspan speaking at RootsTech 2025

In a packed session that felt both personal and historic, Bennett (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/bennett-greenspan/en) shared how more than 20 years of Y-DNA research has brought his own family history full circle. He walked through his experience using the Big Y Block Tree and Discover Time Tree to place his Y-25 matches—including the closest 100 men of all surnames—on a timeline that traces back to 150 CE. His talk was a testament to how far genetic genealogy has come since he first picked up the phone in 1999 to order a Y-DNA test.

We will record Bennett’s session and will be sharing it soon on social media. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/familytreedna) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/familytreedna) , , and Twitter (https://twitter.com/familytreedna) so you don’t miss it!

** Using Genetic Genealogy to Break Down a Brick Wall (3-Part Series)
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In this on-demand series, Jim Brewster walked viewers through a real-life case study to demonstrate how Y-DNA testing can uncover answers where the paper trail runs cold. Using the story of James McAllister—a Virginia pioneer with limited records—Jim explained how to identify relevant haplogroups, interpret SNPs, and build evidence using the Block Tree and Discover tools.

* In Part 1 (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/using-genetic-genealogy-to-break-down-a-brick-wall-part-1) , he introduced the foundational concepts of Y-DNA, haplogroups, and how mutations reveal ancient ancestry.
* In Part 2 (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/using-genetic-genealogy-to-break-down-a-brick-wall-part-2) , he zoomed in on interpreting the Block Tree and analyzing test results to make genealogical connections.
* In Part 3 (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/using-genetic-genealogy-to-break-down-a-brick-wall-part-3) , he revealed a surprising twist—connecting the McAllister line not to Scotland, but to County Kerry, Ireland, through newly available DNA data.

Whether you’re new to Y-DNA or already deep into your research, this series offered a detailed and practical roadmap for solving paternal-line mysteries.

WATCH THE ONLINE CLASSES (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/using-genetic-genealogy-to-break-down-a-brick-wall-part-1)

Product Demos

Our product demos offer easy-to-follow walkthroughs of FamilyTreeDNA’s most popular tools and features. Whether you’re just getting started or want to unlock deeper insights from your results, these videos walk you through how to use each tool effectively. In the virtual booth, you’ll find demos on:
* Family Finder: How to interpret matches and use Family Matching
* Chromosome browser: Visualize where your matches overlap
* Y-DNA and mtDNA analysis: Understanding your paternal and maternal lineages
* Haplotrees: Navigate through paternal and maternal genetic branches
* Migration maps: See how your ancestors moved across the globe
* Discover™ tools: Explore ancient and notable connections
* New Family Matching features: Learn what's new and how it works

These demos are perfect for building confidence with your results and discovering new tools you may not have used yet.
EXPLORE PRODUCT DEMOS (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall/familytreedna)

Workshops

Our on-demand workshops go beyond the basics, helping you dive deeper into research strategies and specialized topics. These sessions offer practical guidance and expert insights to help you get the most out of your testing. Topics include:
* Group Projects: How to collaborate and compare with others
* Surname and haplogroup studies: Understand patterns in your lineage
* African American ancestry: Tracing roots beyond the 1870 brick wall
* Irish DNA research: Tips for identifying geographic origins and ancient connections
* Naming traditions and surname types: What your last name can tell you

Each workshop is designed to help you take the next step in your family history journey—whether you're breaking down a brick wall or exploring connections across continents.
EXPLORE WORKSHOPS (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall/familytreedna)

** Booth Talks Coming Soon
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https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/sherman-mcrae/en

Photo: Sherman McRae (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/sherman-mcrae/en) presenting his booth talk at RootsTech 2025

Our booth talks at RootsTech 2025 were a hit! Throughout the event, we had standing-room-only crowds eager to learn more about genetic genealogy, research strategies, and how to get the most out of FamilyTreeDNA tools. We received an enormous number of requests to record these sessions—and we heard you.

Because of your feedback, we’ll be recording several of our most popular booth talks and sharing them on social media in the coming weeks. So whether you missed a session or want to rewatch your favorite, you’ll be able to catch them soon from the comfort of home.

📱 Be sure to follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/familytreedna) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/familytreedna) , Threads (https://www.threads.net/@familytreedna) , and Twitter (https://twitter.com/familytreedna) to be the first to know when the recordings go live.

Here’s a look at the booth talks we featured live at RootsTech 2025:

* Dave Vance – Making Sense of Your Autosomal, Y-DNA, and mtDNA Matches at FamilyTreeDNA
* Paul Maier – mtDNA Discover Demo: A Year of Breakthroughs in Maternal Lineages and Historical Connections
* Haydar Alyssary – The Year in Y-DNA: Key Breakthroughs & What’s Ahead
* Dave Vance – Mastering the Family Finder Chromosome Browser & Matrix to Confirm Common Ancestors
* Katy Rowe-Schurwanz – Using Earliest Known Ancestors and Ancestral Surnames to Discover Connections to Family Finder, mtDNA, & Y-DNA Matches
* Sherman McRae – Beyond Hadrian’s Wall: Discovering Yorkshire’s African Past Using Y-DNA
* Mags Gaulden – Choosing the Right Y-DNA Test Level for Your Research
* Dave Vance – Unlocking Connections with Match Time Tree – Using Big Y & mtDNA to Trace Your Ancestry
* Janine Cloud – How Group Projects Can Break Through Your Genealogy Brick Walls
* Haydar Alyssary – Uncover European Y-DNA Lineages with Middle Eastern Origins

** Booth Talk Raffles Were a Crowd Favorite
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To thank our live attendees, we hosted five in-person giveaways throughout the booth talks. Each lucky winner walked away with one of the following:
* A Family Finder test
* An mtDNA test
* A Big Y-700 test
* A full-color edition of The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA by Roberta Estes

These raffles were a huge success—and if you didn’t win this year, don’t worry. Be sure to stop by our booth talks next year for your chance to win big. We can’t wait to bring even more surprises to RootsTech 2026!

** Mark Your Calendar for RootsTech 2026
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We’re already looking ahead to next year—and we hope you are too! RootsTech 2026 will once again bring together family historians, DNA enthusiasts, and industry experts from around the world, both in Salt Lake City and online.

Whether you joined us in person, virtually, or both this year, we’d love to see you again for another incredible event filled with discovery, connection, and innovation.

Until then, make the most of your 2025 access (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/expohall/familytreedna) —and don’t forget to follow us on social media so you don’t miss next year’s announcements, giveaways, and new features as we count down to RootsTech 2026!
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyTreeDNA
https://www.instagram.com/familytreedna/
https://www.threads.net/@familytreedna
https://twitter.com/FamilyTreeDNA

** Last Call to Use Your RootsTech Discount
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Thank you for being part of RootsTech 2025—we loved connecting with you in Salt Lake City and online. Whether you visited our booth, attended a session, watched a demo, or picked up a flyer, we hope you discovered something new and inspiring about your family’s story.

But before the day is over, don’t forget:
Your exclusive RootsTech attendee coupon codes expire at midnight (CT) tonight—March 31, 2025.

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading a test, adding mtDNA or Y-DNA, or getting a kit for a relative, now is the time to act. These are some of the best prices we’ve offered all year.
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