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4 Tools to Analyze Your Personal DNA

June 4, 2018 Pieter Haas Comment

The rise of direct-to-consumer DNA testing has made this testing process a new frontier. Today, people can get their DNA tested and after several weeks receive all sorts of information back in the mail or just by logging into the website.

One of the most common uses of DNA testing is in uncovering family genealogy. Using consumer DNA testing services, individuals can now uncover their family lines going back several generations. One can identify his or her racial makeup, familial ties, and geographical background.

There are many online services offering DNA testing for ancestry purposes, including leaders AncestryDNA, Family TreeDNA, and 23andme. For a quick overview & comparison of each test, check out MyFamilyDNATest.com.

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Apps And Tools To Get More Information Out Of Your DNA Test

April 10, 2017 Pieter Comment

Online DNA testing used to be a luxury option and gift idea for the nerdy. Today, the growing accessibility of tests, prevalence of services and affordability of options means this is no longer true.

Anyone with the money and the desire to learn can contact the appropriate provider for a kit, send off a sample and get their results.

The problem is that these websites and results pages aren’t always able to meet user needs. Some find it hard to understand the data.

Some struggle to locate other users and make use of the results. Others need more detailed information than the site provides. This missing piece is where online apps and tools for DNA test can help.

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A Guide To Free Genealogical Resources

January 12, 2017 Pieter Comment

Genealogy is a term that refers to the study of one’s family, the tracing of their lineages and the tracing of their history. Through genealogy, it is possible for individuals to not only connect with their past but to also build on their present and the future.

Genealogy is also instrumental in creating feelings of belonging and sense of pride in people.

Genealogical research has emerged as a popular hobby among many Americans. Most people choose to undertake their research by going backward through time. Others decide to start their genealogical research by documenting and connecting with relatives/people who are currently alive.… Continue Reading

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Researching Genealogy Online? Here are Ten Tips

July 6, 2015 Pieter Haas Comment

In ancestry research are so many questions often left unanswered regarding your family history, especially if you missed some key relatives in your tree.

Hence, the need for genealogy resources online.

In this blog, we have outlined some very important tips to help as you explore the journey to family history smoothly.… Continue Reading

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Five Steps to Verifying Online Genealogy Sources

April 1, 2015 Pieter Haas Comment

Learning about your family genealogy can be a powerful lesson in life.

Most people want to know who they are and where they come from; this is why genealogy a much sought after tool.

But when you have the ability to learn deeply about your personal family history and read their stories, it can change the way you motivate and think about yourself.

There are dozens of great genealogy resources available online today.

However, when you’re using online genealogy services, how sure can you be? How can you verify what you learn?… Continue Reading

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