Irish DNA Ethnicity

Irish DNA Ethnicity

How does Irish DNA ethnicity show up in your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage DNA, Living DNA or Family Tree DNA test results? Here’s a comparison. How well your DNA testing company represents your known family history is based on a lot of factors. But one of those is...
Best DNA Tests for Ancestry | 2025 DNA Testing

Best DNA Tests for Ancestry | 2025 DNA Testing

Last updated: January 14, 2025   The best DNA tests for ancestry in 2025 include both ethnicity results AND DNA matches. Here are the top DNA test kit options for exploring family history. Check out this video and keep reading below to discover which DNA test is...
8 Strategies for Jewish DNA

8 Strategies for Jewish DNA

DNA testing is part of exploring your Jewish family history. In celebration of Chanukah, here’s an 8-step guide to DNA testing for Jewish ancestry—and beginning Jewish genealogy—by expert Ellen Kowitt. Thanks to Jewish genealogy expert and guest author Ellen Kowitt...
FTDNA Updates Ethnicity Estimates

FTDNA Updates Ethnicity Estimates

Family Tree DNA has (finally!) updated its ethnicity estimates from 24 to 90 categories for its Family Finder autosomal customers. Here’s what you should know about MyOrigins 3.0. Consumer DNA testing company Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has been working on a major...
Which DNA Test Should I Take?

Which DNA Test Should I Take?

Which DNA testing company should you use? Do different companies give different results? Short answer: Yes. Here are 3 ways your DNA test results may vary. While doing a Q&A for Legacy Family Tree webinars recently, I got this great question: Does doing DNA...