Do you want to know how much DNA second cousins should share? What about half-second cousins? In this post, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about shared DNA between second cousins, including whether it is possible for second cousins to share no DNA. If you have second cousins on your DNA match list, …
If many people have the same wrong person in your tree, and are DNA-matched, this could be confirmation bias in genetic genealogy. Learn how to avoid this!
The Family Tree DNA Family Finder DNA match list has more to offer than meets the eye. Many people don’t realize that you can access your DNA match’s ethnicity, and in this post, I’ll explain how to do it and how this might help you figure out how you are related to your DNA match. …
If you did your DNA test with Family Tree DNA, you might have some questions about your DNA match list. We all want to figure out how our DNA matches are related to us and there is a lot of information that, when interpreted correctly, can help us do just that. In this post, you’ll …
If you have found that your parent and sibling have a DNA match that doesn’t match you, are you wondering how this could be? In this post, I’ll explain how it can be possible that your dad (or mom!) and sibling can have a DNA match that you don’t have. Here’s a hint: It doesn’t …
Whether you are curious about whether you and your great-great aunt or uncle share the expected amount of DNA, or you are wondering if your mystery DNA match could fit into the great-great uncle category, you have come to the right place. In this post, we’ll discuss how much DNA someone might share with a …
Can you use your ethnicity estimate to prove paternity? In this post, I’ll explain why your ethnicity estimate doesn’t tell you much about who your parents are, and which information from your DNA results is most useful for this purpose. Once you’ve checked over your ethnicity estimate, you might find yourself comparing your results to …
Are you wondering how identical twins would match each other on an autosomal DNA test? Maybe you wonder whether their offspring will match each other at typical first cousin levels? If you have identical twins in your family, or wonder if you do, this post will help you know what to look for as far …
Are you frustrated looking at the number of DNA matches on your list that have no tree? In this post, learn the most common reasons why your genetic relatives have no family tree on their profile. One of the most exciting aspects of DNA results is the list of genetic relatives, also called DNA relatives …
Have a new second DNA match that is a mystery to you? Here, find some strategies to help you learn how your second cousin DNA match is related.