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Y-DNA search gets autosomal DNA matches... why?
I compared ged files from a person in my Y-DNA search matching 25. I found our common ancestor 8 generations back however the match was with my mothers ancestors. Why am I getting matched to people in my mothers line with y-DNA? I was not able to find the same person whom I matched using Family Finder... -
Mutation rates of autosomal DNA
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My father's Family Finder results have arrived and I see that one third of his matches are on the approximately same part of chromosome 22. Are there differences in the mutation rates of the DNA on the different chromosomes? Does anyone else here have a huge part of their matches... -
How to Use Family Finder for Genealogy
I have written an easy-to-understand web page describing the use of FTDNA's Family Finder in genealogy. This test is an example of a massive autosomal DNA test.
Please take a look and then add any additional suggestions to this thread.
Family Finder in Genealogy
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Autosomal DNA Testing and Genealogy
I was a Beta tester with 23andMe's Relaitive Finder and then FTDNA's Family Finder. These autosomal tests are helping me identify and contact distant cousins. By exploring common surnames and joining forces with these other genealogists, I am learning more about my ancestors.
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DNA Admixture in the English (from the tv show "Are You 100% English?")
Did you ever see the tv show about dna admixture in England?
The tv show was called "Are You 100% English?" (or, that is the title given on youtube).
Someone posted about it on here last year. I found links on youtube for each segment.
Part one of five: http:...