Genetic distance is a key clue for helping you understand what makes a good YDNA match. Read Ginny’s story to learn how the YDNA for Genealogy Course helped her better evaluate YDNA matches and know which ones are worth further attention. YDNA can be a wonderful tool...
Which DNA tests does FTDNA offer? Family Tree DNA offers three different DNA tests: Family Finder autosomal DNA, YDNA, and mtDNA, which can all help you connect to your DNA matches. Founded in 2000, Family Tree DNA is the oldest DNA testing company in business. FTDNA...
What is the best DNA test for Portuguese ancestry? Who sells DNA tests in Brazil and Portugal? Which test will test me most about my Portuguese roots? We have answers. If you’re ready to explore your Portuguese ancestry using DNA, you need to know which DNA test is...
Sorting your DNA matches by places—their current locations and/or your shared ancestral locations—can sometimes help you find DNA answers! Have you ever sorted your DNA matches by location? Either by the reported location of your matches themselves, or according to...
Y-DNA haplogroup E, with subgroups E1b1b and E1b1a, is the most common Y-chromosome haplogroup in Africa. Explore its deep origins, variant names (E-M2, E-M215, and E-V58), global spread to Europe and the Americas, and and consider the best YDNA test for African...
