Ancestry

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and acknowledge the many stories of courage and resilience from those that served, Ancestry is proud to open up its entire collection of military records for free until June 11, 2024. Across the Ancestry site and Forces War Records, over one billion military records are ready to be explored - we hope the discovery of connections to this pivotal moment in history brings joy to many and keeps the memory of those we lost alive for generations to come. #WeAreAncestry #Ancestryforall

Ancestry is proud to be recognized by Parity.Org in its 2024 Best Companies for Equal Advancement Opportunity, also known as the ParityLIST, recognizing organizations that have policies, benefits, and programs to ensure equal advancement opportunities in the workplace. "Innovation thrives when there are diverse perspectives around the decision-making table. Our products are stronger and more viable in the market when they reflect the global customers we serve. By creating a safe space for diverse voices and ideas to be inclusively shared, and removing barriers to access, we in turn create a better product experience for all." -  Ashlee Davis (she/her) , Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Ancestry. #WeAreAncestry #ParityList2024

Ancestry is committed to amplifying and commemorating the stories that have been essential to the Pride movement throughout history. This month, we’re looking forward to taking part in programming led by our Pride Employee Resource Group and seeing the many ways our employees around the world show up to support the LGBTQIA+ community. #PrideMonth #WeAreAncestry

To commemorate Memorial Day and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Ancestry Sr. Story Producer and Family Historian, Lisa Elzey appeared on Fox News TV with 3 of our very own customers - all of whom share a very special connection with each other and with D-Day - to discuss our ability to bring together descendants of World War II heroes and how to keep the legacy of our military history alive. Check out the segment here: https://lnkd.in/g9-QTFWs

Welcome, Ancestry Interns! We are thrilled to welcome Ancestry’s first of three incredible cohorts of interns joining us this summer! Our internship program is more than just a learning experience; it’s a life experience and an opportunity for our interns to be curious, connect, grow, shape Ancestry’s future, and contribute to helping others discover their story—all while living and experiencing their own story and journey. To our new interns: THANK YOU for bringing your curiosity, vibrant energy, and innovation! You are ready to tackle meaningful projects, develop new skills, and contribute meaningfully to your teams and the organization. You are embarking on one of the greatest journeys you will ever experience. Your enthusiasm and creativity are contagious, and we look forward to seeing all you will accomplish this summer. Redefine what’s possible and unlock your boundless potential! To our mentors, managers, and colleagues: It takes a village, and we have the BEST village! Thank you for being so committed to our interns and the intern program. Your help in nurturing and developing talent and fostering a supportive environment, as well as your guidance and mentorship, will empower our interns to excel beyond the job and classroom. I look forward to taking this journey together with you. Let’s embrace curiosity, diversity, collaboration, and fun every step of the way! Here’s to an incredible summer! #Ancestry #AncestryInterns #WeAreTheCurious #FutureLeaders #Connections #Innovation #Internship

Meet our Employees who are Making History - Joon Song, Senior Marketing Manager What I do at Ancestry: I collaborate closely with product and #marketing teams to strategize and work on initiatives that aim at delivering optimal value to our customers. This involves two primary work streams including, the introduction of new products and the refinement of existing offerings through new bundles or enhancements. What I love about my job: We are constantly testing new things and learning how our customers respond to our marketing efforts. We have world class talent here and everyone is willing to partner and work together to reach our goals. What’s your “Family Thing”: My mom always told us growing up that you bond the most while sharing a meal. So we really love having dinner together whether it be at home or out at a restaurant. Curious about Ancestry? Learn more about us here: https://lnkd.in/gu4y-46n #WeAreAncestry #Wearethecurious   

With Mother’s Day approaching, there is no better time to celebrate mom than by discovering what makes her, her. Spoiler alert: a lot has to do with genetics. Is she a night owl or an early bird? Picky eater? Introvert or extrovert? And which of those traits have been passed down? Mother's Day is the perfect time to find out and celebrate all that moms are! Our Corporate Genologist, Crista Cowan, shares in a recent interview how AncestryDNA makes it easy to find out which traits we get from each parent, the types of traits that the tests show, and how we can form a better connection with our family because of it. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g_mpfPdK

Today Ancestry is proud to announce its largest public-private and largest archive collaboration in its 40-year history with the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, digitizing tens of millions of records that will be added to Ancestry over the course of the next five years. By combining the expertise of both organizations, this project furthers the collective goal to provide equitable access and deliver unmatched quality in digitization and indexing of historical records.  The scope and depth of these records will reflect the richness and diversity of America’s history that could be critical pieces of family stories, including WWII U.S. Morning Reports, draft cards from the Korean War era, Naturalization and Immigration records, Asian American records, and Native American records, among others, and reflect the richness and diversity of America’s people. In a The Washington Post exclusive published this morning, Ancestry’s Senior Director of Content Acquisition, Quinton Atkinson, shared, “We are unlocking access to millions of documents and records that we can publish and make available more broadly than we ever have before.”  https://lnkd.in/gAPmdfGv #WeAreAncestry #AncestryForAll #WeAreTheCurious