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Did you know that your Ancestry DNA results were updated in October, 2024? In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about Ancestry’s biggest update yet to our DNA results.

Census records can be excellent sources for genealogy research. In this post, learn how you can use these records to learn about your ancestors. Census records are some of my favorite types of genealogy records. This is because when you can locate your family’s census records, they serve as a “snapshot” taken at regular intervals …

Are you hoping to find the ancestor from whom you inherited a percentage on your DNA ethnicity estimate? In this post, learn how to know how far back your “100% ancestor” might be in your family tree. There are many reasons that people are interested in understanding how many generations back their “100% ancestor” might …

Do you want to know what percentage ethnicity on your DNA results is considered significant? In this post, we’ll discuss the answer to this question – and more.

Do you want to know how to create, edit, and delete custom groups on Ancestry? In this post, learn exactly how to do it, as well as how this feature can help you keep your DNA list organized.

Have you heard of the Coverage Tool on DNA Painter? If you are a fan of the site, you are definitely going to want to learn about this helpful new feature.

Have you seen the new Parental Matches feature on your Ancestry DNA results?  In this post, find out how to use this useful tool and what you can learn from it.  Up until today, only those Ancestry DNA customers that have been able to have their parents take a DNA test have been able to …

Do you want to know what happened to the 1890 US Federal Census Records? In this post, learn how these records were destroyed, and how to find what remains.

Your ancestors might have filed an Enemy Alien Registration Affidavit. Here, learn when these were required, and how to access and use them for genealogy.