Autosomal DNA Tests
What is a Second Cousin DNA Match?
What is a second cousin DNA match? Are second cousin matches accurate? Find out what this really means, and how you are connected in this post!
Should I Link My DNA to My Tree on Ancestry?
Linking your tree to your Ancestry DNA results is a great way to get the most from your DNA test. In this post, I’ll explain some of the benefits of attaching your DNA to your family tree.
What Can I Learn From My DNA Match List?
If you are thinking about doing a DNA test, or just got your results back, you might be wondering what you can learn from your DNA match list. DNA matches are my favorite aspect of DNA testing, since each match has the potential to provide valuable information, help you solve a family mystery, and provide …
Why Native American DNA Doesn’t Show Up in DNA
Have you heard from others that Native American doesn’t show up in DNA? I get this question frequently, and I’ve seen people suggest that Native American DNA doesn’t show up on DNA tests in online forums. In this post, we’ll dispel this myth, and address some reasons that could explain why Native American doesn’t show …
What is a First Cousin DNA Match?
If you got your DNA test results back and you have a first cousin match, this post will help you understand what a first cousin match really means and how this person might be related to you.
My Heritage DNA Central American
If you received your My Heritage DNA Ethnicity Estimate and saw Central American on your results, you might be wondering what this actually means. I know that I was very confused when I saw this on my husband’s report, and it led me to investigate this further. As it turns out, anyone with Native American …
Can I Use Ancestry DNA on Other Sites?
If you did a DNA test with Ancestry, you might be surprised to know that you can use your Ancestry DNA on other sites. In fact, this is a really great way to get maximum value for your investment, and for you to learn as much as you possibly can from your DNA. There are …
What Does It Mean if I Don’t Have Any Shared Ancestor Hints?
I always recommend to my readers that they do a DNA test with Ancestry and build their tree there, too. There is no better place to combine access to documents and records, public family trees, and more than six million (as of February 2018) DNA test takers. One of the coolest features of Ancestry DNA …
Compare Your Ethnicity With Your Match: Ancestry DNA
Did you know that you can compare your ethnicity with that of your DNA matches on Ancestry? In this post, learn how to do this in order to learn more from your DNA results. In this post, I will explain how to access the ethnicity comparison between you and any given DNA match and what …