Extend Genetic Distance for matches to "6"

[Taylor.]

i would like to see my FTDNA matches include genetic distances of 4-5-6.
today, we only get to see the matches up to "3" -- believe me, this is not sufficient. frequently, a 4 or 5 match will produce a paper trail for the relationship.

[msc_44]

I agree I have already sent them a suggestion for seeing an option to see up to 10 markers off yours ftdna said they would pass it on to that department.

[efgen]

FTDNA displays the genetic distance levels that are most likely to be genealogically-relevant and found via paper trail.

The allowed genetic distance level is not "up to 3" -- it varies based on how many markers you're comparing.

12 markers: Exact & GD=1
25 markers: GD=2 or better
37 markers: GD=4 or better
67 markers: GD=7 or better
111 markers: GD=10 or better

This information is also available in the FAQ:

http://www.familytreedna.com/faq/answers.aspx?id=36#1451

Elise

[similligan]

It would be good, though, to find something that would help those who have a major difference at one marker that prevents them from matching. I have one project member who is 4 less than most of the rest at one marker and another who is 7 less. I'm not sure how to resolve this. Maybe allow them to choose to disregard one marker when matching?

Susan

[razyn]

It would be good, though, to find something that would help those who have a major difference at one marker that prevents them from matching.

There is a new Russian search program that has shown me "matches" as distant as GD=24. I hadn't used its search function until this morning, and I wrote it up for a couple of forums. This one is accessible to the non-registered public:

http://www.worldfamilies.net/forum/index.php?topic=10276.0

Just follow the instructions in my post there. When you have entered the Ysearch or FTDNA kit number for the sample for which you want to see matches or "neighbors," be sure to try out Demo 1 and Demo 2. They access somewhat different databases, and therefore give you different results (with a lot of overlap).