ANCESTRY

History

Year	Detail
1983	Ancestry Publishing was founded in 1983, producing genealogical data in print form, with more than 40 family history magazine titles and genealogy reference books published.
1996	Ancestry Publishing launched Ancestry.com, marking a significant shift in the way family history research is conducted. The website initially offered searchable family history databases and tools for building family trees.
2001	Ancestry.co.uk was launched, marking the company's first step into the international markets. This move laid the foundation for further global growth, allowing users worldwide to access region-specific historical records and connect with relatives across borders.
2010	The company acquired ProGenealogists to enhance its service by offering professional genealogy research to its customers. This acquisition allowed the company to provide access to premier genealogical expertise, helping customers uncover detailed and accurate insights about their ancestry.
2012	The company launched its Autosomal AncestryDNA test, a groundbreaking service that analyzed the human genome at approximately 70,000 markers. This test provided users with detailed insights into their ethnic backgrounds by examining DNA inherited from maternal and paternal lines.
2019	The company launched a digital archive of searchable data through its platform, which contains almost 1 billion searchable family members and over 262 million worldwide obituaries and death announcements.
2023	The company launched a new product offering: a dog DNA test called Know Your Pet DNA. This test leverages Ancestry's DNA science and technology expertise to offer dog owners a greater understanding of their pets so that they can provide optimal care.