Genealogy and Ancestry Blog

What is a Fourth Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a fourth cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a fourth cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Great Uncle or a Great Aunt?

Are you interested to know what a great aunt or uncle is is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a great aunt/uncle is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Half Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a half cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a half cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Ninth Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a ninth cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a ninth cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Second Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a second cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a second cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Seventh Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a seventh cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a seventh cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Sixth Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a sixth cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a sixth cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is a Third Cousin?

Are you interested to know what a third cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what a third cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is an Eighth Cousin?

Are you interested to know what an eighth cousin is and whether you are genetically related to them? In this article, we'll help you understand what an eight cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is an Ethnicity Estimate?

If you are looking to take a DNA test, or have taken one and need to understand the results, you will likely want to know what an ethnicity estimate is. In this article, we will cover what is it, how it is inherited, and how DNA tests can estimate your ethnicity.

What is an NPE?

Have you taken a DNA test or been researching it and found the acronym NPE? In this article, we'll explain what this term means, how it is used and why it's useful for genealogy research.

What is an X DNA Match on Family Tree DNA?

If you have recently done a DNA test with Family Tree DNA, you may have seen that you have an X-DNA match. In this article, we'll explain what an X DNA match is and how to find out how that match is related to you.

What is Eastern European Descent?

Have you researched your ancestry and DNA which has revealed you have Eastern European descent? In this article, we'll cover what this means, which countries are considered European descent, and whether Eastern European is classed as an ethnicity.

What is the European Jewish Ethnicity on Ancestry?

If you've recently done a DNA test and the result revealed "European Jewish" 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!

What is Indigenous Americas on Ancestry DNA?

If you've recently done a DNA test and the result revealed "Indigenous Americas" 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!

What is the Longest Segment on Ancestry DNA?

Have you done an Ancestry DNA test and you've noticed the "Longest Segment" tool? In this article, we explain what the Longest Segment is and why it can potentially help you with your family tree research.

What is my Cousin's Cousin to Me?

When you are researching your family tree, you might want to know what your relationship is to your cousin's cousin and whether they are considered family. In this article, we'll help you understand what a cousin's cousin is, whether they are considered family, and what DNA results might say.

What is My Dad's Cousin to Me?

Finding out how you are related to other family members can sometimes be a bit tricky. In this article, we'll cover how you can find out what your relationship to your dad's cousin is.

What is Pedigree Collapse?

As you are researching your family history and reviewing distance relatives in DNA results, you may come across the term pedigree collapse. In this article, we explain what it means, examples of pedigree collapse, and why it gives fewer ancestors.

What is Shivaree? The Traditional Hazing of Newlywed Ancestors

When you research the ancestry of your family, you might find some traditions and customs that are no longer practiced. In this article, we'll look at the history of Shivaree and how it was commonplace in frontier communities as far back as the 19th century.