How to Know How a First Cousin Match is Related
In this post, learn how to know how a first cousin match is related to you, as well as some other important aspects of understanding your DNA matches.
What does cM Shared Mean in DNA results?
What does cM shared mean in your DNA results? What does shared DNA mean? Find out here, plus learn where to find this information on your DNA match list.
How Much DNA Do You Share With a Great-Grandparent?
How much DNA do you share with a great-grandparent? Will they show up on your DNA match list? In this post, find the answers to these questions and more!
How Many Segments are in DNA?
Humans have 46 DNA segments on their 23 chromosomes, 23 inherited from each parent. In this article, learn more about these DNA segments, as well as what it means to share DNA segments with other relatives. DNA segments are an important part of understanding how we are related to our DNA matches. When we see …
Use Your DNA Matches to Build Your Tree Wide
Building a wide family tree will help you understand how your DNA matches are related, and learn more about your ancestors. In this post, I’ll teach you to use your DNA matches to build your tree wide. I have a confession to make: I used to be a name collector. When it came to family …
Which Grandparent Are You Most Related To?
Do you want to know which grandparent you are most related to, from a DNA perspective? In this article learn how to know which grandparent you likely share the most genes with, understand why, and find out how to know for sure. My oldest son looks and behaves in a very similar fashion to my …
How to Know if You Have Endogamy in Your DNA Matches
Do you want to if you have endogamy in your DNA matches? In this post, learn how to spot it, as well as see examples of endogamy so you can know what to look for in your DNA match list. In this article, you’ll learn: A basic definition of endogamy How engodamy affects our DNA …
Predicted relationship on Ancestry: What does it really mean?
In this post, I’ll help you understand the basics of the “predicted relationship” on Ancestry DNA. You will learn what the term means and how to use this information. Whether you are just starting out learning how to understand your DNA match list, or you have a specific DNA match in mind that you’d like …
How Much DNA Do I Share With My Grandchild?
Are you wondering how much DNA you would share with a grandchild? Is it a set amount, or could it vary? What’s the percentage of DNA that we share with our grandchildren? Do grandchildren always show up on DNA tests? How much of our ethnicity regions should they share with us? I’ll answer all of …
Full-Sibling or a Half-Sibling? DNA Details
In this post, I’ll explain how to know whether your DNA match or known sibling is a full or half-sibling. Plus, I’ll tell you my perspective on what to do if you have discovered that you and your siblings are half-siblings. Do you have a new DNA match that looks like they might be a …