1: Basic Genetics and Research
2: Learn about DNA Testing
3: Take a DNA Test (AN)
4: DNA Origins (AN)
5: DNA Matches (AN)
6: Resources for Test Results (AN)
7: DNA Research Tools
8: Adoption and DNA
9: Help with Questions
10: Test Settings (AN)
AC Project 7
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Project 7: DNA
Goal 6: Resources for DNA Test Results
Goal 6: Learn more about what you can do with DNA test results.
Choices
A Explore additional Ancestry resources for DNA matching.
Summary
- Once you've taken a DNA test, try to focus on closest matches first to increase the chances of finding family members to learn more.
- DNA tests are only as good as the family tree that is associated with it. The more data you have in your tree, the more data a DNA test can correlate with.
- Learn about DNA matching with Ancestry.com test results.
AC: Ancestry Shared Matches—5:32 - 2015
AC: What to Do with All Those Matches—53:02 - 2013
- Use filters to focus on surnames or locations in Ancestry test results.
AC: Focus on One Family at a Time—23:47
AC: Surname and Location Filters—19:02 - 2013 - Learn about effective ways to contact your DNA matches.
LT—13 Secrets to Getting Replies from DNA Cousin Matches
BLearn about using the GedMatch database.
- Watch these videos for an overview of how to use the GEDmatch database for match results.
Genetics and Genealogy— 42:58 - 2015
Getting Started with GEDMatch—15:08
- Here are some tips for using GEDmatch in your DNA research.
FT: 3 Ways to Use GEDMatch in Your DNA Research - Learn how to upload Ancestry match results to the Gedmatch database.
Upload Ancestry DNA Results to GEDMatch—5:51 - 2017
- Learn how to triangulate your DNA matches using Gedmatch.
How to Triangulate Your DNA Matches with Gedmatch—11:50 - 2019
CGet help with your DNA matching questions on Facebook.
- Visit the DNA Match Facebook page.
- Explore the GedMatch User Group page on Facebook.
- Explore the DNA Gedcom page on Facebook.
- Visit the GedMatch Product Group page on Facebook.
DFind other possible family relationships through your DNA test results.
- Learn about finding possible family relationships through DNA testing.
AC: Possible Relationships—26:36 - 2015
- Learn about connecting with cousins through Ancestry DNA.
AC: Making the Cousin Connection—30:57 - 2014
- Search for your biological family with Ancestry DNA results.
AC: The Search for Biological Family—26:19 - 2014
- Get an overview of a range of Ancestry DNA tools to use.
RT—Ancestry Tools for Genetic Genealogy—51:28
- Get tips on other possible biological relationships.
Extending Family Trees with DNA Testing
More Tips for Identifying Biological Family—31:31 - 2016
ELearn how to solve family history challenges with DNA results.
- Learn how to handle unexpected results from DNA testing.
AC: Handling Unexpected Results—26:04 - 2015
- Learn how DNA test results can help you break through genealogy brick walls.
AC: Breaking through Brick Walls—27:14 - 2016 - Learn about solving family mysteries with DNA results.
AC: Solving Family Mysteries with Ancestry DNA—5:12 - 2016 - Watch this case study in breaking genealogy brick walls with DNA testing.
AC: Genealogy Brick Wall Case Study—21:26 - 2016
