Who Are the Mulungeon People?
In this article, we've explore the lives and genealogy of the Mulungeon people with stories and information about their DNA, ethnicity, physical characteristics, and more!
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MyHeritage Review
There are lots of genealogy, DNA and ancestry research options available and, in this MyHeritage review, we cover the free and paid options and how to choose the best MyHeritage subscription for you.
Neolithic DNA on GEDmatch Explained
If you have uploaded your raw DNA data to the GEDmatch site and seen Neolithic DNA in your admixture results, this article will explain what the Neolithic period was and what the Neolithic DNA result means.
Professional Genealogy Careers and Jobs
If you have a passion for genealogy and researching your family history, you might have considered a career using those skills. In this article, we'll cover some of the career opportunities available in the field of genealogy and research.
What is Scandinavian DNA Ethnicity on Ancestry?
If you've recently done a DNA test and the result revealed "Scandinavia" as your ethnicity, you might wonder what that means. In this article we'll cover where this region is, the history of it, the genetic makeup of the region, and much more!
Scots-Irish in America (Do You Have Scots-Irish Ancestry?)
Some of the first American immigrants were the Scots-Irish, and their arrival and culture had a huge impact on America. In this article, we explore who the Scots-Irish were, and what brought them to America.
Should You Have Surname Matches With Distant Cousin DNA Matches?
When you review your DNA results, you might expect to see a surname match with distance cousins and relatives. In this article, we cover why so many matches do not share the same surname and whether it is to be expected.
My Sister Shows Up as Cousin on DNA Results
If you have done a DNA test recently, and your sister shows up as a cousin on the results, you might be wondering why. In this article, we'll cover what it means when DNA results show a sibling as a cousin.
The Complete Star Wars Family Tree
Do you love Star Wars and genealogy? If so, this article is for you. We'll cover all the important Star Wars characters and map out their family trees for your viewing pleasure!
How to Trace Your House History
If you've ever wondered about the history of your home and who might have lived their before you, this article will give you some useful tips and advice on how to trace your house history.
What Ancestry are Vikings?
Do you think that you might have Viking ancestry? In this article, we explain who the Vikings were, and what the term "Viking ancestry" really means.
What Are Ancestry Public Member Trees?
You might have noticed that Ancestry has something called Public Member Trees. There are a huge number of these trees and, in this post, we cover what they are, how they work, and how to search through them.
What are Archaic DNA Matches on GEDmatch?
If you are uploading raw DNA data to GEDmatch, you may find something called Archaic, or Ancient, DNA. In this article, we explain what Archaic DNA matches are, and how they can be used in genealogy research.
What are Double First Cousins?
Find out what double first cousins are and how they can become doubly related to each other.
What do Mexican Ancestry DNA Results Look Like?
If you are looking to take an Ancestry DNA test and want to know what the Mexican Ancestry DNA results will look like, this article will cover exactly what you can expect to see and whether "Mexican" can be shown on a DNA test.
What does cM Shared Mean in DNA Results?
If you're looking at DNA results from Ancestry or 23andMe, you'll probably be wondering what cM shared means. In this article, we'll help you to understand this genealogy measurement and how it is used for tracing family matches.
1% Native American DNA: What Does It Mean?
Have you had a DNA test which showed you to have 1% Native American DNA? In this post, we'll explain what it means if your results say you have 1% Native American DNA and how it happens.
What is a Distant Cousin?
Are you interested to know what a distant cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a distant cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.
What is a Fifth Cousin?
Are you interested to know what a fifth cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a fifth cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.
What is a First Cousin?
Are you interested to know what a first cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a first cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.