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...
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...
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...
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...
Can DNA help Linda determine whether an enslaver was an ancestor’s father? Finding a 4x great grandfather using autosomal DNA can be tricky. Read Diahan Southard’s tips for Linda as she explores this question. “Can DNA help me learn the identity of my 4X...
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