About RootsPath Research LLC

We are an independent genealogy research guide dedicated to helping Americans discover, document, and preserve their family histories using proven research methods and modern DNA science.

Our Mission

RootsPath Research LLC was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah — the genealogy capital of the world — with a single mission: to make professional-quality genealogy research guidance accessible to every American family, regardless of experience level or budget.

We are not affiliated with any DNA testing company, genealogy platform, or commercial record provider. As an independent resource, our guidance is based entirely on what works best for researchers, not on commercial partnerships. Every recommendation we make reflects our experience with the actual practice of genealogical research.

Our team includes professional genealogists with extensive experience in US and European records, DNA analysis, and case-breaking research strategies. We have helped researchers break through walls that seemed impossible, connect with living relatives they never knew existed, and document family stories that span continents and centuries.

Family history preserved

What We Provide

This website provides free, in-depth educational content covering every major aspect of genealogical research: DNA testing science and methodology, historical record types and locations, family tree building strategies, ethnicity interpretation, and DNA match analysis. We update our content regularly to reflect new record releases, platform changes, and evolving research techniques.

For researchers who need personalized assistance, our professional research services provide hands-on help with specific family lines, brick walls, and complex DNA analysis projects. See our Services & Pricing page for details.

Our Principles

We follow Genealogical Proof Standard principles: thorough searches, complete citations, analysis of evidence, resolution of conflicting evidence, and written conclusions.

Privacy First

We handle all client research with strict confidentiality. Living individuals' information is never shared without explicit consent. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Independence

We have no commercial relationships with testing companies, record platforms, or genealogy software providers. Our recommendations are based solely on research effectiveness.

Contact Information

RootsPath Research LLC
1842 Heritage Lane Suite 305, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 555-0178
Email: [email protected]

Our Editorial Standards

Every article on this site is researched using publicly available documentation from testing companies, archives, genealogical societies, and government record repositories. We explain concepts in plain language, note where scientific consensus is still developing, and clearly separate factual descriptions from our own practical suggestions.

We are an independent educational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, or any other company mentioned on these pages. Brand names are used only to describe products accurately for readers. We do not sell DNA kits, and we do not receive commissions that influence our comparisons.

Privacy deserves attention at every step. Before uploading raw DNA data to any third-party service, read its terms of service and privacy policy carefully, check whether law enforcement matching is enabled by default, and decide how much of your family information you want to make visible to other users. Living relatives should always be asked before their names, dates, or photographs are published in a public online tree.

Our guides are written for general educational purposes and are reviewed periodically, but prices, features, database sizes, and company policies change frequently. Always confirm current details directly on the official website of any testing company or record service before you make a purchase or share personal information.

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