DNA Testing for Genealogy

Buzzes of excitement have become apparent in family history societies and the broader community over recent years, as more and more genealogists are starting to incorporate DNA testing into their family history research, and people who’ve never researched their family history before are starting out with just a DNA test….

A comprehensive review of all the most popular features, pros, cons, pricing, shipping, tools, transfers and other details that you may not have thought of when selecting which company…

There are three main types of DNA tests available for genealogy: atDNA, Y-DNA and mtDNA. Which DNA test type should you select?  And what is X-DNA?  Learn the differences and their uses…

An easy, step-by-step guide for beginners to GEDmatch, explaining what it is and how to get started finding DNA matches, plus tips for using the most popular tools to explore and compare DNA.

View the kit contents, learn how it works, the results you get and potential uses.

Learn what you get with Family Finder – the kit, the results and features.

Learn how to download your DNA data and transfer it to other DNA databases.

Books for beginners, intermediate & advanced users of genetic genealogy, plus non-fiction, fiction and childrens titles.

A searchable list of more than 400 real-life stories about how DNA testing solved, surprised or shocked families or genealogists.

Autosomal DNA test prices and comparisons by company and country, plus any current sales and/or discount offers.

Autosomal DNA is the most popular test type, matching you with relatives from all your ancestral lines in the most recent generations…

Y-DNA tests (for males only) are normally used to explore surnames, as all men inherit their Y-chromosome from their father, from his father…

Mitochondrial DNA follows the direct maternal line, passing from mothers to all their children, but only females can pass it on…

The X-chromosome’s unique inheritance patterns can help us limit DNA matches to particular ancestral lines…

Siblings inherit a different mix of parental DNA, so may match cousins that you don’t, and vice versa…

Rejuvenate your genealogy group with a DIG.  You just need two people, a time & place, and others will come!

Where and how to learn more about DNA testing.

Upcoming Australian and International DNA events.

Franca is looking for her father, Pietro from Sicily.

Joan, 90, is looking for her long lost niece, Kathleen.

Tips & templates for more effective match messaging.

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