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 …
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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 …