Are you curious about what you get with a 23andMe Ancestry test? Whether you are on the fence about which test to get (or whether to get a test at all), or you are waiting for your results, this post will help you understand more about the type of information you can learn from 23andMe …
Did you get Cameroon, Congo and Southern Bantu Peoples in your Ancestry DNA results? If so, you can count yourself in excellent company. Millions of people with African roots living in North and South America will find a genetic heritage in the Cameroon, Congo, and Southern Bantu DNA region. In this post, you’ll learn: Where …
What is an ethnicity estimate? How do they get your ethnicity estimate? Is it accurate? How is ethnicity passed down? Learn this, and more!
What is the Ireland and Scotland DNA ethnicity on Ancestry? You’ve come to the right place to learn more about this fascinating DNA region.
Did you get the Norway DNA ethnicity in your Ancestry DNA results? If you did, you are likely among the more than five million people living in North America that are part of the Norwegian diaspora. Whether or not you were expecting to find Norway in your DNA results, or it came as a surprise, …
One of the first things that we do when we are researching a DNA match is check the matches that we share in common. This strategy can help us figure out if our match is on our maternal or paternal lines. But what does it mean when a DNA match doesn’t appear to be related …
I’m really excited because today I just got the 23 and Me kits in the mail that I ordered for my parents. This is a really big deal for me because I have been wanted them to do tests for a really long time, and we are finally doing it! Both of my parents have …
Ethnicity estimates are easy to print out, summarize, and share – what’s not to love about them? We know they are popular and sought after, but what can we learn from our ethnicity estimates? One of the most popular aspects of DNA testing is the ethnicity estimate, which is also referred to as “ancestry composition” …
Are you curious about the X chromosome? Maybe you are wondering if learning about your X DNA matches could help you learn more about your family history or how some of your DNA matches might be related to you. In this post, I’ll discuss some common questions related to the X chromosome and genealogy, including: …
You’ve heard all of the experts say that the best way to build a family tree is by using your DNA matches, but how, exactly, is it done? In this post, I’ll explain exactly how your DNA matches can help you build your family tree. While ethnicity estimates are fun and can occasionally reveal something …