DNA Matches

Want to know how DNA matches can help us learn about our ancestors? How is it possible that living relatives can provide insights into distant ancestors?

Want to know if DNA matches will be the same for siblings? If siblings have different DNA matches, what does it mean? Learn the answers to these questions!

Do you think you a false DNA match? Want to know how common false DNA matches are? Here, learn how commonly this occurs and how to spot false DNA matches.

Do you want to know what a DNA match is? In this post, learn the answer, how they get your DNA matches, and find out which DNA matching sites are the best.

Want to know how to download 23andMe DNA relatives? In this post, I will show you how to download your whole list of DNA matches into a spreadsheet.

Do you want to understand what a half-identical DNA segment is? In this post, you’ll learn more about half-identical regions, as well as what it means when you share this type of segment with a match. As a bonus, you’ll also learn the difference between a half-identical and fully-identical segment, and how to identify each. …

Did you read NO shared DNA segments found when you compared your DNA with a relative on a chromosome browser? Read this to find out what it means!

Is it possible to share multiple false segments with the same match? In this post, we’ll discuss this question with real matches – and you’ll lfind out!

Did you do a DNA test with or upload to Family Tree DNA? Learn how to understand all aspects of your family tree DNA match list, including shared cMs.

Want to know how to triangulate DNA matches to identify an unknown ancestor? Learn about triangulation with multiple DNA matches to break a brick wall.