You Know You’re a Genealogist When…
Do you love family history research? Do you consider yourself a genealogist (professional or hobbyist)? If you find yourself agreeing with the following statements then there is no question that you are!
Genetic Test Prices Drop to as Low as $49 for DNA Day 2018
April 25th marks National DNA Day, which celebrates the discovery of the double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. The National Human Genome Research Institute explains that “The goal of National DNA Day is to offer students, teachers and the public an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the latest advances in genomic research and explore how those advances might impact their lives.”
Ancestry Isn’t the Only Site With Record Hints
Ancestry.com is famous for its hints – those little green leaves in your family tree that give you fact suggestions from records and other family trees. These hints are such an important part of research on Ancestry that people become members just to take advantage of them.
80 Million Irish (and UK) Genealogy Records are Free This Weekend Only
Ancestry.com has decided to make their entire Irish Heritage collection completely free this weekend – no-cost access will end on Monday. If you have Irish (or UK) ancestors (or are trying to discover if you do) and don’t have a current subscription to their site then this is a great chance to get some research done.
Who Has the Best Deal on DNA Tests for Saint Patrick’s Day? Here’s the Comparison
If you’ve been waiting to take a DNA test for ancestry until a great deal comes along, now may be the time. Whether you plan to test only yourself, or want to grab a few kits for family members, you’ll find low prices at every major testing company right now. We’ve listed all of the current offers below so that you can easily compare. Some of these deals have an unknown end date and others expire this weekend.
New Free Family Tree Offers Record Hints, Powerful Tools and a Modern Design
For avid family historians the search for the perfect tree program can be a challenging one. We need a very specific set of tools, intelligent ways to enter and view data, robust reporting options and ongoing stability – but we also hope for an intuitive and attractive design, access from any device and the ability to easily share our work with family members and collaborators. It’s a tall order to fill.
How Accurate Are DNA Tests? Why You May Be Reading Your DNA Results All Wrong
Millions of people received DNA tests over the holiday season and, as results start to finally roll in, many of you will be looking at ethnicity reports for the first time – 39% of this, 22% of that, 2% of something totally surprising…it can all be very exciting. But what does it all mean? Can you really take these percentages at face value? The answer is a resounding no. While your results certainly contain truths, accepting your ancestry report without additional interpretation will often lead you to confusion and inaccurate assumptions about your family’s history.
Ancestry Has Thousands of “Invisible” Records You Can’t Find With a Search
Many people are unaware of the fact that not all of Ancestry’s records show up in search. A surprising number of collections have not been indexed and are therefore virtually invisible to the everyday user of the site. These browse-only collections, as they are known, need to be purposely sought out if you want to take advantage of the records they contain. Some collections have been on Ancestry’s site for years and are still not searchable, while others are new collections that have not yet been indexed.
MyHeritage DNA Announces 10x More Matches and a Chromosome Browser, Free Uploads Stay
MyHeritage has released an update to their DNA matching system which has greatly improved the number and accuracy of matches, and added a much requested chromosome browser.
American Ancestors is Offering Free Access to All of Its Records Right Now
American Ancestors, the online research website from the New England Historic Genealogical Society, is offering completely free access to its database of records that include more than 1.4 billion names from 18 countries. You’ll only need to register for a free guest account to search and view these family history records right now. Access is typically almost $90 per year.