Dna genealogy

Seeing the Big Picture: 3 Ways to Chart Your DNA Matches – Family Locket

Did you get 2% of a region on your DNA results? Learn how you may have inherited this region, how far back to look for your ancestor, and how to trace it.

Best DNA Test Tips for Genetic Genealogy Newbies

Learn how to use Evernote for genetic genealogy with this simple tracking form to help you get started with DNA for genealogy. | #geneticgenealogy #Evernote #DNAforGenealogy #genealogy #familyhistory #DNA

Mark Orwig is the writer of the Genealogy Explained website, and he has created a neat graphic to explain the answer to the question posed in "Do Siblings Have the Same DNA?" I encourage all of my readers to read the entire article because the science is interesting and the "deck of cards" example is familiar to most of us. The graphic is: Pictures are always better than many words, and this graphic shows why siblings (assuming they aren't identical twins) may not have the same ethnicity…

Unsure about Centimorgans and DNA Segments? Discover our guide as well as our helpful DNA Relationship/Centimorgan Chart.

Uncover the truth about small DNA segments in our classes-courses blog post. Learn how many are legitimate and their impact on genetic research.

Are you wondering how much DNA you would share with a grandchild? Is it a set amount, or could it vary? What's the percentage of DNA that we share with our grandchildren? Do grandchildren always show up on DNA tests? How much of our ethnicity might they share with us? I'll answer all of these questions - and more - in this post.

I've been working my Ancestry DNA matches - see my approach! #geneticgenealogy #genealogy #ancestryDNA

Are you looking for a DNA centimorgan chart? In this post, find the best one out there so far. I'll explain how to use and understand the chart, too!

Taking a DNA test for genetic genealogy research? This glossary will help you understand terms and testing procedures.

What is the best DNA test for genealogy? It depends on what you're trying to find! | The Occasional Genealogist #geneticgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #dna

How to use DNA to further your genealogy research. A #FamilyLocket blog about setting research goals for #DNA genealogy research.

UPDATE: I no longer recommend testing at AncestryDNA. Currently, there are severe limitations to the tools they offer and your options for t...

Will the best DNA tools help you create a family tree fast? Learn more in this post. #geneticgenealogy #genealogy #dna #TheOccasionalGenealogist

Genealogy of British Isles via DNA testing. Interesting article.

What is a surname and why does it matter for family history research? Surnames are a critical piece of our genealogical research, and learning where a surname originated can not only enhance our research but add another chapter to our family history stories.

Here’s the latest news on new Genealogy online records & tools you need for family history. #genealogy #dna #genetics #ancestry #ancestrydna #familysearch #familytree

Choose the best DNA test for family history. There are so many to choose from. How do you decide once you're ready to get started in genetic genealogy? | The Occasional Genealogist #geneticgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #dna

Based on the number of questions I’m receive about triangulation, it’s time to write an article. There are two kinds of triangulation that we use in genetic genealogy. One type is for the Y chromo…