1: Basic Genetics and Research
2: Learn about DNA Testing
3: Take a DNA Test (AN)
4: DNA Matching (AN)
5: More about Matching (AN)
6: More with Test Results (AN)
7: DNA Research Tools
8: Adoption and DNA
9: Help with Questions
10: Test Settings (AN)
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Project 7: DNA
Goal 5: More about DNA Matching
Goal 5: Learn more about DNA matching.
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.
