Do you want to learn more about your Dutch ancestors? In this post, I’ll show you how to trace your dutch ancestors with DNA and genealogy.

In this post, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about triangulation. Triangulation is a really great strategy for getting the most from your DNA results.  Maybe you’ve already heard of triangulation, but you don’t know how to do it, or what it really means.  No matter what you already know …

Can you use your ethnicity estimate to prove paternity?  In this post, I’ll explain why your ethnicity estimate doesn’t tell you much about who your parents are, and which information from your DNA results is most useful for this purpose. Once you’ve checked over your ethnicity estimate, you might find yourself comparing your results to …

If you have British or Irish roots, you will be excited to learn that there is a new DNA testing and family research partnership between Living DNA and Find My Past.  Living DNA, a UK-based company, has been involved in DNA testing and research for about fourteen years.  By partnering with Find My Past, they …

What are the most important things you can learn about your ancestor? How can this information help you build your family tree? In this post, I’ll share with you the top five things that I recommend learning about each of your ancestors. When I first began working on my family tree, I found myself obsessed …

Is it okay for children to take DNA tests? Learn the ethical concerns about kids testing DNA to learn about their ancestry or genealogy.

What’s the craziest thing you have ever seen on an old census record?  US Federal Census records are filled with seemingly dry, boring entries documenting family size, head of household, and employment statistics for people living all over the country.  If you look closely (and sometimes read between the lines) you might find something hilarious, …

Want to know how to use DNA matches to map your chromosomes? It’s easier than you think! I’ll teach you how to paint a new match on DNA Painter.

This post is a short tutorial that will explain the purpose of profiles on DNA Painter, how to create a new one, and why you should create a new profile for each family member whose DNA you manage.  Painting chromosomes, or chromosome mapping is fun and easy, once you get the hang of it, but …

Stuck on a DNA match?  Can’t figure out how you are related, even though you both have great trees?  A useful strategy called chromosome painting is made easy with a tool called “DNA Painter”.  In this post, you’ll learn how you can use DNA Painter to find out exactly which line of your family tree …