The best way to figure out how you are related to a DNA match is to build a basic family tree for them back to your common ancestor. In this post, learn why this works and how to do it. I know that this sounds like a crazy idea. You have enough work on your …
What is a double-fourth cousin, and how are they related? Do double-fourth cousins share more DNA with each other than they would otherwise? In this post, I’ll explain the meaning of a double-fourth cousin, show you an example of my own double-fourth cousin, and talk about how this “double” relationship affects the amount of DNA …
Are you wondering what to expect from your DNA ethnicity estimate? Perhaps you are trying to determine which company offers the most detailed, or most accurate ethnicity estimate. In this post, I will show you my complete ethnicity results from Ancestry DNA, 23 and Me, Family Tree DNA, and My Heritage DNA. My sincere hope …
If you discover a secret through DNA testing, should you keep the secret, or should you expose it? What you decide to do is up to you, but you will get some ideas and guidance in this post. Most people get interested in DNA testing to find out where their family came from. Basically, they …
Want a way to use your unique DNA to find biological family connections? You can use DNA testing to find relatives, and I’ll tell you exactly how to do it.
Why don’t I have an ethnicity that my parent has? How is this possible? Does it mean DNA results aren’t real? Find answers to these questions and more!
Should your ethnicity estimate match your family tree? In this post, learn whether your DNA results will match your known origins.
Are you wondering what you can see on Ancestry DNA without paying a monthly subscription?
Do we share DNA with all of our relatives? Find out when a relative should share DNA, and when you might not share DNA with people in your family tree.
What does it mean if you don’t match the parents of your DNA match? Here, I’ll explain reasons that you might match the parents of your DNA matches.