Do you want to know the steps to take to preserve old handwritten letters? In this post, learn what you should do to save protect this history for generations to come.

Do you want to learn how to use and understand the Ancestry Chromosome Painter feature? In this post, find tips for how to get the most from this new tool.

The AncestryDNA Chromosome Painter feature is an exciting, useful new tool that can help us learn more from our DNA results.  Learn details about how to find and use this feature in this easy-to-read article.

Many people who test with Ancestry DNA will receive DNA Communities in their ethnicity estimate. In this post, learn how to understand the communities that show up on your results.

Did you know that a genetic family tree isn't the same as your regular family tree? In this post, learn the definition of a genetic family tree, and more. You will also find out: Plus, you'll also find out whether or not all of your living relatives and ancestors are on your genetic tree. Exactly …

Do you want to learn about ahnentafel in genealogy? In this post, learn what this term means and how you can use this system for your genealogy research. If you have been building a family tree for any length of time, you have already noticed that your family tree can quickly become confusing. We have …

If you need to find an obituary for a specific person, there is a good chance that you can find it online. In this post, learn how to find someone's obituary.

Do you want to know what an SNP is in DNA results? In this post, learn all about these variations in our DNA, and how they are used to help us learn about our ancestry.

Have you seen your Ancestry SideView Ethnicity Inheritance results yet? In this post, learn how to understand the ethnicity breakdown by parent, and learn more from your DNA results. You will discover: How to know which is Parent 1 and Parent 2 What to do if you have an unknown parent How accurate the percentage …

SideVew is an exciting new feature of AncestryDNA results that uses technology and data available only to those who have tested their DNA with Ancestry. In this post, learn what you can discover with your SideView results. I am really very excited about SideView because it helps answer questions that so many DNA testers have …

Heard of the Ancestry Stories feature? This tool allows you to create custom stories about your ancestors to add to your family tree and share with relatives.

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to be 100% of an ethnicity on your DNA results? In this post, learn whether it is possible to show DNA matching 100% to a particular region of the world.

Google Earth is a powerful tool that we can use for genealogy. Learn how to use it to learn more about your ancestors and share your research with others.

Do you want to know what types of cousins there are? In this post, learn everything that you need to know about all kinds of cousins.

Do you want to know what the Bengal DNA Ethnicity Region on Ancestry is? In this post, learn about this region and how you may have inherited it from your ancestors.

Do you want to learn how to delete someone from your family tree on Ancestry? In this post, find the steps you need to take and what to look out for when you remove a profile from your tree.

If you have spent time doing family tree research looking at census records, you will want to know what "enumeration district" means. Find out the answer, as well as how to find district maps, in this post.

Have you been thinking about writing down your life story? In this post, learn about different styles, what to consider, and how to write your personal history.

Got the Arabian Peninsula region in your Ancestry results? Learn where this region is located, how you inherited it, and how to trace your Arabian DNA.

Are you curious about Find a Grave? Here, you will learn what it is, where the information comes from, and how to use it for your family tree research.

Got the Sardinia DNA region on your Ancestry results? Here, learn where this region is, how you inherited it, and how to trace your Sardinia ancestry.

Got the Levant DNA region on your Ancestry results? Even if you are brand-new to DNA results, you will learn how to understand this region in this post.

Do you want to know if your ancestors were royalty? Believe it or not, you can find out for yourself, and in this post, I will tell you how.

Did you get the Aegean Islands in your AncestryDNA results? In this post, learn how to understand this region in your ethnicity estimate, learn how you may have inherited it, and how to trace your Aegean Island ancestors.

Do you want to know if there are totally free genealogy websites where you can find your family tree without a subscription? In this post, learn about how to find free genealogy records online for building your family tree.

Do you want to know if you can get DNA from hair for the purpose of autosomal DNA testing? In this post, learn the answer, how to do it, and what you might be able to learn from the results.

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.