You’re missing about half of your real 4th cousins in your DNA match list! This short video tutorial explains why aren’t they showing up on your DNA match list if they’ve tested at the same company! DNA testing is a powerful tool for finding genetic relatives who...
Last updated: January 13, 2025 AncestryDNA’s ThruLines tool helps you visualize possible family tree relationships with your DNA matches. ThruLines tool is its latest brainchild for helping you place your DNA matches in the right place on your tree. ThruLines...
You may have DNA match relationship issues and not even know it! Confirmation bias may be affecting your judgment about how you’re related to your DNA matches. You’ll want to know the difference between a genealogical v. genetic relationship, too. Here’s why. This...
Your genetic family tree is different than your genealogically-researched family tree. Here’s how, and why understanding this helps your family history. A key concept in genetic genealogy is that your genetic pedigree is different than your genealogical pedigree. Let...
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is now accepting limited autosomal DNA test results, as well as Y DNA evidence for lineage society applications. Membership to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been a holy grail for genealogists for 125...
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