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.

Do you want to learn how last names got their start? In this post, you will learn the many different ways people got surnames and when the trend began.

Do you want to know more about shared DNA segments on MyHeritage? In this post, learn exactly what those small, purple lines stand for, and how to use them in your family tree research.

Do you wonder why your DNA results are different from your parents? In this post, learn all about how and why our results are different from our mother and father's results.

Have you wondered if females can trace their paternal line? Females do have options for learning where their direct-line paternal ancestors came from.

In this article, I will help you understand One-to-Many results on Gedmatch. By the time you are done, you will feel comfortable reading your results.

Want to know what to expect from 23andMe results if you have origins in Mexico? Learn how Mexican ancestry shows up on 23andMe, and see examples.

Do you want to know how much DNA you share with your grandparents? In this post, learn all about shared DNA between you and your four grandparents.

Do you want to know what a ninth cousin is? In this post, learn all about 9th cousins, including how many you have, how they are related, and more.

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to research and find out the history of your house? Learn how you can learn about your home's unique history.

Do you want to know what the Balkans DNA ethnicity is? Find out where the Balkans are located, which countries are included in this region, and more. Plus, if you don't have known ancestors from the Balkans region, you will also learn how you might have inherited DNA from this part of the world. I …

Are you wondering if your DNA will match your siblings? In this post, learn whether your siblings have the same DNA as you do, how much you share, and more.

Many families from Ireland followed Irish naming patterns. Learn how to understand your Irish ancestors' naming traditions here!

What is a distant cousin? In this post, learn all about distant cousins, including whether they are considered to be family, and more.

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.

Have you heard of endogamy or seen signs of it in your family tree? In this post, learn the definition of endogamy and why most people have it in their family tree.

If you are new to DNA testing, you might have heard of Gedmatch. Learn exactly how and why Gedmatch is different from sites like AncestryDNA and 23andMe.

Do you want to know what 23andMe results look like? In this post, see two examples of 23andMe results from two people with completely different backgrounds.

Have you recently discovered that you might be a descendant of Charlemagne? Is there a way to find out for sure? Find out in this post!

Do you want to know how far back you can go with DNA? Here, find out how far back each type of DNA test can really take you.

Have your Ancestry DNA results changed lately? Learn which new Genetic Communities have been added, and how to find out if your results have updated.

What is Gedmatch? It's the best free website finding new DNA matches and analyzing your DNA. Find out what you can easily learn on Gedmatch in this post.

Why do you have thousands of DNA matches? Here, learn why you have so many people on your DNA match list, and how likely it is that they are all related.

MyHeritage has an easy tool to automatically cluster your DNA matches. Learn how to access and use the tool, as well as understand your autocluster results.

Wondered whether it is possible to cluster your DNA matches on Ancestry? Learn how to easily group your matches into clusters to identify common ancestors.

Not using old newspapers for genealogy research? You might be missing out! Here, find out what you might learn about your ancestors from old newspapers.

On your Ancestry DNA match list, you might have seen "Public Linked Tree". Find out exactly what this means, and how to access your match's family tree.

Do you want to know why cause of death is important in genealogy? Here, learn all of the reasons why figuring out the cause of death is worthwhile.

Why is oral family history important? In this post, learn why this aspect of family tree research is key to understand our family's broader story.

Have you seen relatives in the Extended Family match category on Ancestry DNA? In this post, learn how these individuals might be related to you.

Do you want to know how to use the What Are the Odds Tool in DNA Painter? In this post, learn how to use this tool to find out how someone might fit into your family tree. In order to explain how the tool works, how to use it, and what you can learn from …

Do you want to know who Mitochondrial Eve was, and what she really stands for? Here, learn about her and why the theory mt-Eve is important to us today.

Heard the story of Dr. Hicks? Learn who the "Hicks Babies" are, how they got their name, and how they are using DNA to discover their biological origins.

Wondering when and how we will get access to the 1950's US Federal Census? Here, find out when and how the public will be able to view this census data.

Do you want to know what a starred match on Ancestry is? In this post, learn what they are and how to use the starred matches feature. It might be odd to see a star next to a match, especially if you don't know how it got there or who put it there. Of course, …

What is a Great-Uncle or a Great-Aunt? In this post, learn who these relatives are to you, whether it's better to say granduncle, and much more.

Can you upload Ancestry DNA to 23andMe? In this post, find out why you can't transfer your raw Ancestry data to 23andMe, and what you should do instead.

What does Eastern European descent mean? Here, learn the definition, which countries are included, and whether Eastern European is an ethnicity.

Do you want to know what an eighth cousin is? Here, learn the definition of an eighth cousin, as well as lots of other interesting eighth cousin facts.

What is a collateral line in genealogy? It's a line made of the descendants of your collateral ancestors. Learn all about these branches of our family tree

Are there famous Find a Grave memorials? Below, find out some of the most popular famous Find a Grave memorials in the United States.

Family Tree DNA has updated their MyOrigins results to Version 3.0. Here, learn why your FTDNA results changed and how to understand these results.