Genetic Genealogy

DNA testing has become the latest tool for genealogists to research their family history. Let's get down to the barebones questions that family and friends have asked me about DNA testing.

What is Genetic Genealogy

Genealogy is simply the study of one's family tree or ancestry. Genetic genealogy uses DNA testing to determine the genetic relationship between individuals..

atDNA Matches

When we have matching DNA what does that really mean? Simply, matches are individuals whose segments (stretches) of DNA match us along a given chromosome. These matches are where we have a half-match, otherwise referred to as a half identical region (HIR, pronounced "her"), where for every SNP or base pair at least one of these two alleles matches one of our matches alleles for the length of the matching segment.

Privacy, Paranoia, Patience and Persistence

Genealogy is a collaborative effort which greatly depends on our willingless to share.

DNA Testing Companies

Autosomal DNA testing for genetic genealogy purposes is currently provided by the following companies:

23andMe

Provides DNA ancestry and traits test that lets you trace your heritage, but also tells you how your DNA influences your characteristics and personality.

Family Tree DNA's Family Finder test

Provides the world's most comprehensive DNA matching database for autosomal DNA, Y-DNA and mtDNA.

Ancestry.com's AncestryDNA test

Provides a full ancestry breakdown with accurate ethnicity percentages.

MyHeritage

Detailed ancestry test with DNA matching, family tree builder and finding relatives.

Living DNA

The most complete Living DNA test covering your detailed ancestry and wellbeing insights.

 

 

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