Family rumor said grandpa’s birth father was not who everyone thought it was. Here’s how DNA testing shed light on the gossip–AND revealed more about grandma’s ancestry, too! Could the family rumor be true? Judy Line’s...
A MyHeritage free trial subscription can jump-start your family tree, introduce you to new DNA matches, and help you decide if a MyHeritage membership is right for you. Follow these 8 strategies for success with your free trial. Last updated: December 23, 2025 When...
Combining DNA test types is a great strategy for tackling specific family tree questions. Here’s how one researcher used YDNA + Autosomal DNA to explore whether shared surnames in an ancestral place meant everyone was actually related. When tracing your family tree,...
The 1950 census is going public! Here are 3 strategies for making DNA connections using recent censuses. Good news: you don’t have to be an experienced genealogist–or a subscription website member–to search the 1950 U.S. census or use it to explore...
Exploring French DNA connections can be challenging. Testing remains illegal in France. You may not have many matches–but like Francois, you may have many questions. Here are some tips we gave Francois. During RootsTech 2022, we met Francois Caron from France....
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