DNA crucial to solving a century-old mystery: who was Kris’ great grandfather? “I FOUND HIM!!!!!!!” That’s the subject line for one of my favorite emails from last year. Here’s what I found inside from Kris Ludwinski of Fairview, Texas, USA: “I just confirmed...
Last updated: March 26, 2025 BanyanDNA is a tool that helps you analyze your DNA matches, especially for complicated relationships. Here are key tips for getting started with BanyanDNA. When using DNA for family history, one of the important steps you take is...
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...
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...
What endogamous communities existed in the past? What DNA fingerprint did they leave behind? Jayne reviews studies about various historical communities affected by endogamy. Were your ancestors part of this history? What has been written about your ancestors’...
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