One of the unique challenges that you might encounter while researching your Mexican DNA matches is endogamy. What in the world is endogamy, and what does it have to do with Mexico and DNA matches? Endogamy is simply a fancy word that means intermarriage within a particular community or area. Basically, it’s just the practice …
What is a second cousin DNA match? Are second cousin matches accurate? Find out what this really means, and how you are connected in this post!
If you are thinking about doing a DNA test, or just got your results back, you might be wondering what you can learn from your DNA match list. DNA matches are my favorite aspect of DNA testing, since each match has the potential to provide valuable information, help you solve a family mystery, and provide …
If you got your DNA test results back and you have a first cousin match, this post will help you understand what a first cousin match really means and how this person might be related to you.
What are 4th cousin matches on Ancestry DNA? If you did Ancestry DNA, and want to make sense of you DNA match list, read this post to learn more!
Confused about cousins? Learn about shared DNA between half-cousin relationships, focusing on half-first, half-second and half-third cousins.
In this easy to understand article, learn what centimorgans are, the definition of a DNA segment,how to estimate your relationship with your DNA match
One of the most exciting aspects of DNA testing is the extensive list of DNA matches that show up on your match list. If you scroll through your DNA matches, however, you will quickly realize that many times it is not immediately obvious how your DNA match is related to you. In this post, you …
Do you want to get in touch with your DNA matches? Here, find a template for contacting DNA matches that can be used for several different situations.
In this post, you will learn how to find shared matches on Ancestry DNA, what a shared match is, what it means when you share a match with someone, and how to use the information to get the most from your DNA results. The “Shared Matches” feature is one of the most helpful features available …