Autosomal DNA Tests

Wonder what Ancestry DNA Hispanic DNA results look like? If you have family from Latin America, you MUST read this post about Hispanic DNA results.

It turns out that many people are curious about how many matches it is "normal" to have, or what they should expect.  In this post, we will talk about what to expect as far as the average number of DNA matches for Ancestry DNA customers. How many matches do you have?  Are you disappointed in …

If you are like most people, you probably have a list of DNA matches that contains thousands of people.  The relationships of these "cousins" to you can range from a close relationship, like a first cousin, to an 8th cousin once-removed - or even more distant!  Sometimes, the relationship can even be more distant.  I, …

Do you want to know where to look on your Ancestry match list to find out how many centimorgans you share with your DNA matches? In this post, find the two different ways to access this information and what you can learn. Have you seen people mentioning "shared centimorgans" or seen someone say "shared cMs" …

What is an autosomal DNA test? Autosomal DNA testing has grown exponentially in popularity over the past several years, and in this post, you will learn everything you need to understand about this type of DNA testing. There are several types of DNA tests that are available for purchase to the average consumer. These tests …

Modern humans have been living in the Iberian Peninsula for many thousands of years.  Before modern humans, the peninsula was inhabited for hundreds of thousands of years by other species of hominids.  This all leads to a rich history that can get kind of complicated to understand completely.  In this post, we'll discuss the Iberian …

Are you curious about whether Iberian is Hispanic?  Did you do a DNA test and saw something called "Iberian Peninsula" on your DNA results?  Does this mean that you are Hispanic?  No worries, this is a super common question, and in this post, we will discuss the meaning of Iberian vs. Hispanic. What does Hispanic …

Do you want to see an example of Ancestry DNA results? Find out how Ancestry can help you learn where your family came from and what your DNA shows.

Are you wondering how much it costs to do a DNA test?  So many people are under the impression that doing a genealogical DNA test is too expensive, but I am happy to say that this is not always true.  There are reasonably priced DNA kits, and easy ways to make sure that you get …

If you've already done your Ancestry DNA test, you most likely see a section called a "Low Confidence Region" that is listed just below your major ethnicities.  Many people automatically assume that because it says "Low Confidence" that is isn't accurate.  The reality is that sometimes it isn't accurate, and sometimes it is.  That's why …

One of the most popular reasons for doing a DNA test is to determine ethnicity.  Many people start out on their DNA journey trying to learn about their ethnicity and end up discovering new family members, or learning something really cool about their family history.  Is there such a thing as a DNA test for …

Are you interested in finding out whether Ancestry DNA can be used to find a biological father or mother?  The answer is that yes, DNA testing is wonderful tool to help in the process.  In this post, I'll show you how I figured out the biological father of a close relative using a few clues …

If you are thinking about doing "one of those DNA tests", and you've got some questions about it, you have come to the right place. In this post, I'll explain what Ancestry DNA can tell you.

Are you thinking about doing a DNA test for ethnicity?  I didn't know much about DNA testing when I first ordered my test from Ancestry DNA, but I do know what I was hoping to learn.  This is my story. For years, my husband and I had what some people in the US call a …

If you and your siblings took a DNA test, you may have seen that your DNA match lists are not identical. In this post, learn why you have DNA matches that your brother or sister doesn't have. This is one of the most common questions that people ask about DNA matches. They may have a …

In this post, you will learn how much DNA you share with your child and how this affects your child's ethnicity estimate. If you have done an autosomal DNA test, you might be wondering what the average number of centimorgans (cMs) a parent will share with their child.  This is a very common question! How …

Have you ever wondered whether DNA can help you with genealogy?  While most people test their DNA to find out their ethnicity, not everyone realizes that they can use their DNA results to build a great family tree using the power of DNA matching technology.  In this post, I'll show you how I used DNA …

Do you want to know why you don't have more DNA matches? In this post, learn the reasons why you might have fewer genetic relatives on the DNA platforms than you were expecting. Some people are overwhelmed by the number of DNA matches that they see when they first log into their DNA results. After …

In the first post about how to understand your Ancestry DNA results, I discussed how to understand your ethnicity results.  In this post, we will talk about the really, super cool part:  finding new family members and tracing your family tree.  DNA matches are my favorite part of my DNA results.  I love my DNA …

I'll go through an example here of Ancestry DNA results to show you how to understand them a little better.  Also, if you haven't tested and you want to see what you might get if you do test, this might help nudge you off the fence.  DNA testing has been amazing experience for me, and …