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Did you know that with Ancestry DNA matches, you can view them by the ancestor they share? This feature, known as ThruLines, makes this possible; learn how to utilize it here. As you may already be aware, your DNA match … Continued

Do you ever wonder what your ancestors experienced while making their journey through Ellis Island to America? In this post, find out the requirements for immigration as well as the process. At first glance, most of us know that immigration … Continued

Have you tried the new DNA Compare feature on Ancestry yet? Launched in March 2023, this allows us to gain even greater insight into our shared ancestry with friends and relatives. Ancestry recently introduced several tools designed to assist its … Continued

Have you seen Ancestry’s Storymaker Studio yet? In this post, learn how to locate this feature and the basics about using it to share family tales. Family tree research can often be done solo. When there’s an opportunity to involve … Continued

Are you curious about what types of artifacts might exist within your family? In this article, learn what a family artifact is and which items may constitute it in your family. Artifact is the term we typically use to refer … Continued

Are you curious to know how to create, edit and delete custom groups on Ancestry? In this post we cover exactly how this feature can help keep your DNA list organized. Ancestry’s Custom Group feature can be easily accessed directly … Continued

Researchers recently made significant discoveries regarding Beethoven’s genetic material. Read this post for more on what they have discovered as well as how to identify whether or not you are related. This Beethoven DNA study is remarkable for many reasons, … Continued

Have you encountered MyHeritage’s cM Explainer tool yet? In this post, discover how to access and utilize this useful DNA analysis resource. At MyHeritage, DNA testing companies are working hard to provide tools that allow us to discover how closely … Continued