Genealogy: How to Stop Losing Track of Time
Ever lose track of time doing genealogy? I will give you some tips on how to keep your family tree research moving forward and have good time management.
How Much DNA Do I Share With My Grandchild?
Are you wondering how much DNA you would share with a grandchild? Is it a set amount, or could it vary? What’s the percentage of DNA that we share with our grandchildren? Do grandchildren always show up on DNA tests? How much of our ethnicity regions should they share with us? I’ll answer all of …
What is the Scotland DNA Region on Ancestry?
Did you get DNA matching the Scotland ethnicity region on Ancestry DNA? In this post, find out what it means to have Scottish DNA, how you inherited DNA from this region, and how to trace it. The addition of Scotland to the Ancestry DNA roster of ethnicity regions is very exciting. It’s the first time …
What is the Northern Italy DNA Region on Ancestry Results?
Learn what it means to have DNA from this region, how you might have inherited it, and how to find your Northern Italian ancestors in your family tree.
What Do the Percentages on My Ethnicity Estimate Mean?
If you have just gotten your DNA results back, you might have noticed that your ethnicity estimate is reported in percentages. Are you wondering what all of these percentages really mean?
Why Does My Ancestry DNA Ethnicity Estimate Change?
Find out here why your ethnicity estimate changed based on the latest research, how to know if it is up-to-date, and whether it’s more accurate post-update.
What To Do While Waiting For Your DNA Results
Are you wondering what you should do while you are waiting for your DNA results to be ready? In this post, find a helpful list of things you can do while you wait – and they will also help you get the most from your DNA results once you get them. You took the big …
Full-Sibling or a Half-Sibling? DNA Details
In this post, I’ll explain how to know whether your DNA match or known sibling is a full or half-sibling. Plus, I’ll tell you my perspective on what to do if you have discovered that you and your siblings are half-siblings. Do you have a new DNA match that looks like they might be a …
Can 23andMe Detect Native American Ancestry?
Are you wondering if 23andMe can detect Native American ancestry on their DNA test? In this post, learn how to trace your Native American DNA on 23andMe.
Will 23andMe Show Jewish Ancestry?
Are you wondering if you have Jewish ancestry, and whether it will show up on 23andMe? In this post, find out exactly how Jewish DNA shows up on 23andMe.