What is an X DNA Match on Family Tree DNA?
Want to know what it means to have an X DNA match on Family Tree DNA? Here, learn the answer, plus how to figure out how your X DNA match is related.
Family Tree DNA Tutorial
Do you want to learn how to use Family Tree DNA? In this post, you will find a detailed Family Tree DNA Tutorial for beginners to help you get the most from your DNA results. This tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, images, and examples. My goal is to help you learn as much as you can …
How to Use the FTDNA Chromosome Browser
Have you ever wondered what the Family Tree DNA Chromosome Browser is and how it can help you? In this post, I will explain how to use this very cool tool, and what type of helpful information you can learn, and how it can be useful for your family tree research. FTDNA has recently released …
How to Upload to Family Tree DNA
Family Tree DNA is a great site for finding DNA matches and learning more about your ancestry. In this post, learn how to upload your DNA to the site.
How to Use myFamilyTree on FTDNA
The myFamilyTree tool on Family Tree DNA is a relatively new tool that helps you combine your DNA results with your family tree research. In this post, you will learn how to use the myFamilyTree tool, and tips for how to build your family tree on Family Tree DNA. There are some very nice benefits …
FTDNA Family Finder Matches: Cool Sorting Tricks
One of my favorite aspects of Family Tree DNA is how easy it is to sort and search through DNA matches. When dealing with a list of hundreds upon hundreds of names, it definitely helps to be able to look for just one particular aspect of a user’s profile and test kit. In this post, …
How to Understand Family Tree DNA Results
Did you just get your Family Finder test results back? If so, this article will help you understand Family Tree DNA results. My goal is to help you get the most from the experience. Your DNA results contain a wealth of information about your family’s past and present. In this post, you will learn: About …
How to Download Raw DNA Data on Family Tree DNA
I recently got an elderly relative’s DNA test results back from Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), and naturally the first thing that I wanted to do was upload his results to Gedmatch. There are many reasons that you might want to have a file that contains your raw DNA data, and in this post I hope …