Ancestry

Ancestry is a global company working in family history and consumer genomics. Its platform brings together historical records, millions of family trees and DNA data to help people discover, preserve and share their family stories. The company describes itself as a global leader in family history and consumer genomics, with a global geographic presence.

The company's technical work spans several domains: consumer genomics and DNA analysis; historical records search and indexing; family tree data platforms; and data matching across sample networks. Two products sit at the core of the business. The Ancestry platform lets users search collections including birth, marriage and death records, census and voter lists, and other historical resources, and build and explore family trees. AncestryDNA is a consumer DNA testing service that works within a network of samples to connect individuals with their heritage.

Ancestry operates across the family history and genealogy, consumer genomics, genetic genealogy, and historical records and archives sectors. The company states a human-centered mission to connect everyone with their past, with an emphasis on helping people discover, preserve and share the unique stories of their families.