MyTrueAncestry is a company that compares your DNA results to ancient DNA samples. Keep reading to learn how to use MyTrueAncestry for ancient DNA. You've taken a DNA test and you've looked back at several generations of your ancestors, but maybe you want to look even...
Artifcts is a service that can help you save the stories of your stuff. Learn how our own Sunny Morton and her mom have used Artifcts for their own family heirlooms. A few years ago, my parents began downsizing from my large childhood home to a smaller “grandparent nest.” It was a lot of work. We...
Floating trees can be a useful strategy for your genetic genealogy research. Learn how Chris used floating trees in her own research and made some great discoveries. Floating Trees? What is a floating tree? A floating tree is a family tree that you build for your DNA matches. A floating tree...
YDNA matches with a different surname can be confusing. But doing traditional genealogy may be able to help you discover how these matches are related to you. Here's how Bill did genealogy to understand how he was related to his YDNA matches with a different surname. YDNA testing can be a great...
DNA Painter is a third-party website that offers a multitude of tools for understanding your DNA test results. But should you subscribe? Read more about what you can do with DNA Painter and if you should subscribe. I am often asked which DNA tools I use the most often. My immediate answer is...
Your DNA data is invaluable information about you that cannot be changed, so it's important to keep that data safe. We've outlined some tips on how to keep your genetic data safe. Sharing your DNA results in our digital world can be a fun and interesting way to learn more about yourself and your...
DNA Coverage Estimator is a great tool from DNA Painter to help you estimate how much of your ancestor's DNA is accounted for via testing of descendants. Want to learn how to use it? Keep reading to see how Diahan uses the DNA Coverage Estimator on her great-grandmother's DNA. We spend a lot of...
Have you ever wondered how long is a generation? Learn how long a generation is by looking at various historical populations and better understand how generation length may affect your DNA matches in this article from Jayne. Can you think of any unusual generation time situations in your family?...
Endogamy can prove to be a barrier to using your DNA test results to build your family tree. But there are tips and strategies that can help you with specific goals, such as finding a biological grandfather. Read about how Anna used skills that she learned in the Endogamy & DNA Course to...
Finding living people in Australia can be a bit tricky. Thanks to the help of Clare, a Your DNA Guide customer from Australia, we’ve compiled some resources for finding living people in Australia. Finding Living People in Australia White Pages: White Pages allows you to search for residential and...
Shared DNA matches can help solve mysteries! Here's how Robbi used her shared match list to find her grandfather's true identity--and the story behind his separation from his parents overseas. Robbi began doing traditional genealogy more than 20 years ago, and for the most part, her family lines...
Where are people finding endogamy on their family trees? We report results of a survey of genetic genealogists who have endogamous roots. Many people don’t realize their family tree is affected by endogamy. Endogamy is when members of a small community intermarry repeatedly over many generations....
YDNA can help you find surnames that go with a paternal family line. So helpful when trying to break down a brick wall for a male ancestor! Learn how YDNA testing helped Kathleen with not one but TWO genealogy brick walls. YDNA testing can be a useful tool when researching paternal lineage. While...
