DNA Basics for Genealogy Research

Today we are covering the basics of DNA research for genealogy. Here we’ll talk about the different DNA tests, companies, DNA strategies, and how it can help you with your family history research. This is a simple explanation without all the science lessons.

This compares who is the best DNA company and the benefits of AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, LivingDNA, and 23andMe and how much it costs for DNA testing.

We are briefly talking about transferring DNA from one company to another and a little about Gedmatch.

If you need help understanding DNA research, thinking about getting tested, or don’t understand how to use your DNA ethnicity results, cousin matches, ThruLines, or Theory of Relativity, this is the perfect video for you.

BOOK - Excellent book about DNA, see The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, by Blaine T. Bettinger – August 13, 2019 https://amzn.to/3Gox8JP (affiliate link). In my opinion, it is the best book on the market for learning DNA for genealogy.

Here is the full step by step instructions HANDOUT for DNA Grouping on Ancestry (with the color chart). https://genealogytv.org/product/hando...

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TIMING
0:00 Intro
0:22 DNA Basics
0:43 Who is Connie Knox?
1:09 DNA Tips
1:42 Chromosomes
2:40 Identify the Problem
3:54 Common DNA Tests
4:48 Autosomal DNA test
5:50 DNA percentages from our ancestors
6:45 Y-DNA test
7:40 Breaking down brick walls with Y-DNA
9:42 Mitochondrial DNA
10:34 Who inherits mtDNA?
10:50 What to do with your DNA results?
12:18 Ethnicity Estimates
15:30 DNA Cousin matches
17:00 DNA Strategy
17:48 DNA Grouping
18:39 Ancestry Color Coding
21:50 Recent Common Ancestors
22:41 Finding missing parents using DNA
23:38 Ancestry Thrulines
24:53 Thrulines Example
26:44 Other DNA Companies
27:55 Best DNA Company?
29:46 DNA Test Price
30:20 DNA Database Sizes
31:05 Download and Upload to other companies?
31:26 Gedmatch
32:15 Overview
32:57 Guide to DNA Testing Book
33:37 Outro

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I am a fanatic for genealogy, family history and DNA to research my American ancestors. I create the best free genealogy videos and webinars on YouTube. I teach the genealogy research skills to help you with your family tree and family origins. I am a professional genealogist; I teach research skills and records research. The best videos on “Genealogy TV” (YouTube) are about learning research notes, logs, staying organized, genetic genealogy, finding missing ancestors, and where to find family history records. Learn genealogy for free and how to research on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, AncestryDNA, 23andMe, Wiki Tree, Geni, National Genealogical Society, National Archives, National and State Archives, genealogical and historical societies genealogybank.com, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Newspaper Archives.com, Fold3, Archive.org, Internet Archive, Wayback Machine, Digital Public Libraries, Google, Facebook genealogy groups, and the very best genealogy websites and resources.

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