Discover your family history and explore your heritage with the Ancestry® app. Through photos, stories, and historical records, you can uncover who and where you came from. If you've taken an AncestryDNA® test, you can even delve into your ethnicity and family communities.
With just one relative's name, you can begin your journey to uncovering your family story anytime, anywhere using the Ancestry® app - the leading genealogy app*.
Why you'll love discovering your family story with the Ancestry® app:
- Effortlessly view and expand your family tree, add new family members, upload photos, and share stories with a few taps
- Access over 30 billion records, photos, and more with a free trial or paid subscription
- Review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later with the dynamic Discover feed
- Explore your ethnicity results by activating your AncestryDNA® kit
- Discover DNA matches and compare your results with them
- Combine your family tree with your DNA results for a more comprehensive understanding of your family story
- Create and personalize your own family tree to preserve your history
- Easily collaborate with friends and family members
- Enjoy the user-friendly modern layout design for seamless exploration
- Uncover fascinating stories, photos, and records about your ancestors through Ancestry Hints®
- Learn about personal traits influenced by your genes, such as fitness, nutrient needs, sensory perception, and appearance traits*
Free Features:
- Build your family tree
- Search census records and access over 1.1 billion free records
- Receive helpful hints based on your tree
- Scan or upload your own family pictures
- Stay connected with messages from other Ancestry members
- Explore your ancestors' life stories on an interactive map
Available with an optional free trial or subscription:
- Access over 30 billion records
- Get Ancestry Hints® to learn more about your ancestors
- Find pictures of your family members
- Discover new relatives
- Enjoy unrestricted messaging
Features for iPhone and iPad:
- Easily look up a relative's name to discover their story and share it with loved ones
- Find yearbook photos to reminisce about the high school years and share them with family and friends in a single tap
- Review personalized hints to uncover new information about your family history
- Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories to watch your personalized family tree grow
- Access Ancestry Academy Videos, which provide a starting point for genealogy research
- Effortlessly upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to enhance your family tree
- Learn about historical events that shaped the lives of your ancestors
Apple Watch Features:
- Receive on-this-day alerts for events from your family history
Start exploring your heritage and more by downloading the Ancestry Family History & DNA app today!
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Overview
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Ancestry.com.
The latest version of Ancestry: Family History & DNA is 16.12.1, released on 07/03/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/07/2023.
Ancestry: Family History & DNA runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of Ancestry: Family History & DNA gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Extensive database with access to billions of historical records for genealogy research
- Provides DNA testing services to help trace your ethnic roots and connect with relatives
- User-friendly interface with easy-to-use tools for building family trees
- Ability to collaborate and share research with family members
- Offers insightful hints and suggestions to guide research process
Cons
- Subscription fees required for full access to all features and records
- Can be overwhelming for beginners due to the vast amount of information available
- Some users may have concerns about privacy and data security with DNA testing
FAQ
What is Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is a mobile app offered by Ancestry.com that helps users discover their family history and explore their DNA ethnicity.
How can I use Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
You can download the app from the app store, create an account, and start exploring your family history through records and building your family tree. You can also purchase a DNA kit to uncover your ethnic origins.
What features does Ancestry: Family History & DNA offer?
The app offers features like building your family tree, accessing billions of historical records, connecting with distant relatives, and discovering your ethnic origins through DNA testing.
Is Ancestry: Family History & DNA free to use?
The app itself is free to download and use, but certain features like accessing all records or ordering a DNA kit may require a subscription or one-time purchase.
Can Ancestry: Family History & DNA help me connect with living relatives?
Yes, the app allows you to connect with distant relatives who are also on the platform, enabling you to discover shared ancestors and build a broader family network.
How accurate are the ethnicity estimates provided by Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
The ethnicity estimates provided by the app are based on comparing your DNA with reference populations around the world. While they can give you a general idea of your ethnic heritage, they may vary in accuracy for individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Can I share my findings from Ancestry: Family History & DNA with my family?
Yes, you can share your family tree, DNA results, and other discoveries with your family members through the app's sharing features.
Is my data secure on Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
Ancestry.com takes data privacy and security seriously. They have measures in place to protect user data and provide options for controlling how your information is shared or used.
Can I use Ancestry: Family History & DNA to research specific historical events or figures?
While the app primarily focuses on helping users discover their own family history, you can explore historical records that may mention significant events or figures related to your ancestors.
Does Ancestry: Family History & DNA offer customer support?
Yes, Ancestry.com provides customer support for users of the app. You can find help resources within the app or reach out to their support team for assistance with any questions or issues.
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