Interested in how to start a family history blog? Learn the different ways you can start publishing your stories and research about your family history.

Have you seen the Relatives in Common featured on 23andMe? As the name suggests, these are relatives that you share with your DNA relative.

Do you want to know how many centimorgans is a good match? In this post, learn how to determine whether cMs shared between two DNA matches is significant.

Did you know that it's possible to have a DNA match that is not really related to you?  When this happens, the DNA match is called "identical-by-state", which means that the DNA segment that you share was not inherited from a common ancestor and instead is just coincidentally identical.  There is a big difference between …

Got the Philippines DNA region on Ancestry? You're among over 10 million people with Filipino ancestry outside of the Philippines - find out more here!

In this post, I will explain how much DNA you should share with a great-uncle or a great-aunt. There is a range of shared DNA, measured in centimorgans, that we expect to see between relatives of this distance. This is important information to know, whether you are trying to figure out how a new DNA …

Want to know what 4th-6th cousin means on your Ancestry DNA match list? Here, find out the answer, and how to figure out how these cousins are related.

Want to know how to find out if you have famous ancestors? In this post, you'll find tips and tricks for learning about the famous ancestors in your tree.

Did you see Neolithic DNA on your Gedmatch results? In this post, find out why you have DNA from the New Stone Age in your admixture results.

Want to know what to do with old letters that belonged to your ancestors? Preserving these artifacts is important, and you'll learn how in this article.

There are about 20 generations in 500 years of ancestors. Learn how we calculate this discover how many generations are in your tree going back 500 years.

What is the Iberian Peninsula DNA ethnicity? If you got this region in your DNA, you will want to read this post to find how you got this DNA - and more!

You don't have to subscribe to Ancestry to be able to take the DNA test and get your results. Learn what you can find out without a subscription, and more!

In this post, learn how to know how a first cousin match is related to you, as well as some other important aspects of understanding your DNA matches.

Want to know how much DNA you would share with your ancestors? Here learn how much DNA you likely inherited from the past generations of your ancestors.

If you tested your DNA with both Ancestry and 23andMe, you might be asking why your results are different, and which are most accurate. Find the answer here.

Do you want to know what a seventh cousin is? In this post, find the definition of a seventh cousin, how you are related, how many you have, and much more!

Did your immigrant ancestors change their names when they came to America? Here, learn the who, why, and how of name changes during immigration to the USA.

Do you want to learn all about Ancestry Public Member Trees? In this post, find out when you can see them, when you can't, and how to search them.

What does cM shared mean in your DNA results? What does shared DNA mean? Find out here, plus learn where to find this information on your DNA match list.

Have you heard or read the acronym "NPE"? Do you want to know what is an NPE? Are you curious about how common it is to see NPEs in a family tree?

Do you want to learn about sixth cousins? In this article, find out what a sixth cousin is, how they are related, how many you have, and much more!

Want to know which popular DNA test shows your haplogroup? Learn the answer, who should take the test, and what to expect from your haplogroup results.

Got French and German on your 23andMe Ancestry Composition results? This means that you may have had ancestors who lived here - find out more in this post!

Is it possible to link your Ancestry DNA results to someone else's tree? Yes, it is - and you can learn exactly how to do it in this article.

Want to know how to read the Gedmatch results for the "Are Your Parents Related" tool? Learn how to use the tool and understand the results here.

How much DNA do you share with a great-grandparent? Will they show up on your DNA match list? In this post, find the answers to these questions and more!

Most people have eight great-grandparents. Here, learn the definition of great-grandparents, as well as how many generations back they are, and much more.

Can Ancestry DNA tell you who your father is? Learn whether, how, and when your Ancestry DNA results can help you learn the identity of a biological father.

Whether you have only a trace of Iberian, or a whopping 20% Iberian on your DNA results, learn more about the ethnicity of the Iberian Peninsula here.

Do you have questions about the Ancestry DNA test? In this post, learn how long Ancestry DNA takes, what you learn, whether it's worth it - and more.

Want to learn about the best cM DNA calculator? Learn what the DNA Painter Shared cM tool is, how it works, and where the data behind the tool comes from.

In this post, I'll show you the easiest way to share Ancestry DNA results with friends or family, as well as make changes to your DNA Results Sharing list.

A family tree is a diagram or chart showing how people are related in a family. In this post, learn how they work, what they look like, and who is included.

The MDLP Project on Gedmatch provides ancestry estimates. In this article, learn the basics about MDLP, differences between the models, and how to learn more.

Do you want to know where you can buy Ancestry DNA? In this post, learn the answer, as well as whether you can buy it in stores, or as a gift for someone else. Purchasing your Ancestry DNA test is the first step to a fascinating journey. Whether you want to discover biological relatives, find …

A double first cousin is a person who is your first cousin - twice. In this article, find out exactly how double first cousins are related, as well as see a family tree example. Most of us - if we look hard enough - can find double cousins in our family tree. In fact, we …

Are you wondering how to find unknown siblings, even if you don't know their names? In this post, learn the answer, as well as top tips for finding siblings you don't know.

Did you get a Genetic Group on MyHeritage DNA? In this post, learn what it means to get assigned to one of the 2,114 available Genetic Groups, and how to use this information. The Genetic Group feature on MyHeritage DNA is an exciting new development for those who have tested with the site. This feature …

Are you trying to choose between MyHeritage DNA vs. Ancestry DNA for testing?  Both companies offer a reliable DNA testing service at a similar price, so how do you decide which one is best for you?  In this post, I'll tell you what I love about each company and what each one does better than …

Humans have 46 DNA segments on their 23 chromosomes, 23 inherited from each parent. In this article, learn more about these DNA segments, how many segments we have, and what it means to share these in common with someone. DNA segments are an important part of understanding how we are related to our DNA matches. …

It's that time of year again: time to decide what your resolutions for the new year will be. In this post, find over 30 ideas for New Year's resolutions for the genealogist and family historian. One of my favorite things to do on New Year's Day is enjoying a warm cup of coffee and writing …