Autosomal DNA Tests

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 …

This is a question that comes up often in the genetic genealogy world.  Why do I have DNA matches that my sibling doesn’t have?  I’m so glad you asked!  In this post, you will learn why you and your full siblings don’t share all of your DNA matches. Why do I have different DNA matches …

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 …