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DNA Match That Doesn’t Match Close Relatives on Either Side?

One of the first things that we do when we are researching a DNA match is check the matches that we share in common.  This strategy can help us figure out if our match is on our maternal or paternal lines.  But what does it mean when a DNA match doesn’t appear to be related …

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Strategies for Finding Biological Grandparent Using DNA

Are you interested in learning how to use your DNA to find out the identity of your biological grandparents?  No matter how old you are, or whether or not you believe your grandparents to be living, it’s possible to use your DNA results to determine who they were.  If you are interested in family tree …

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You’ve Tested With Ancestry DNA – Is There a Benefit in Testing With 23 and Me?

I’m really excited because today I just got the 23 and Me kits in the mail that I ordered for my parents.  This is a really big deal for me because I have been wanted them to do tests for a really long time, and we are finally doing it!  Both of my parents have …

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What Can We Learn From Our Ethnicity Estimates?

Ethnicity estimates are easy to print out, summarize, and share – what’s not to love about them?  We know they are popular and sought after, but what can we learn from our ethnicity estimates? One of the most popular aspects of DNA testing is the ethnicity estimate, which is also referred to as “ancestry composition” …

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How to Understand Gedmatch X One-to-One Results

Have you just started experimenting with the Gedmatch X One-to-One tool?  The results can sometimes be confusing!  What does it mean to share X DNA with someone, and what does it mean when you don’t?  In this post, I’ll help you understand your Gedmatch X One-to-One Results so you can add a full understanding of …

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