Tips & Tools For Your DNA
There are plenty of Internet resources where you will be able to upload your Ancestry raw DNA to learn more about yourself or your ancestry.
First you will need to acquire your raw DNA file from your Ancestry account.
Ancestry offers a simple how-to tutorial:
Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy – The International Society of Genetic Genealogists offer a terrific selection of resources and weblinks for those new to the science.
Once you have downloaded your raw DNA from your Ancestry account you are ready to begin exploring the many options of learning more about who your are. The following list is helpful to get started.
GED Match – This was my first stop once I had acquired my DNA files. DNA MAtch provides genealogical tools for all levels of interest. You will need to register to use the tools, most are free of charge while others require a donation. Upload your DNA file for a spreadsheet of other members who share your DNA. Upload your GEDCOM to help matches determine relationships. There are many ways to analyze your DNA from eye colour to locations of ancient ancestors.
DNA GEDCOM – Register to the site you will find a host of tools for analyzing your genetic DNA.
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Genetic Genealogy Books at Amazon
DNA Kits at Amazon
More Genealogy Resources
All In the Family – There can be quite a few surprises as you look into your DNA Family, appreciated or not. Some connections will answer questions while others will have you asking more as new cousins appear in your results.
DNA.Land– Through DNA.Land you are able to explore your genome while scientists use the information towards new discoveries for the benefit of all.
Genetic Genealogy – What’s It All About? – As DNA analysis has put an exciting spin on tracing our family trees it can all seem to be an overwhelming and confusing science! The following resources should help us to put a bit of sense and understanding for genealogical tasks.
Getting Started on Ancestry – Crista Cowan, The Barefoot Genealogist has a nice selection of videos about Ancestry, genealogy, and your DNA, be sure to subscribe and explore her extensive library of videos.
Guide to Adoption & Genetic Genealogy – Genetic DNA testing has opened new doors where one is able to discover close relatives, cousins, and distant cousins. Through the method of elimination of these kinship matches the adoptee has a better chance of learning where they fit in with their genetic family.
Promethease – Promethease provides information about the biomedical makeup of the human genome. The process builds a personal DNA report from your Ancestry, 23 and Me, Family Tree DNA and other sources of raw DNA.
What Is Autosomal DNA? – Resources that will help you to have a better understanding of autosomal DNA and how it is considered when tracing your genealogy.
Purchase Ancestry DNA Kit – The Ancestry DNA results are just a beginning to many projects and resources where I have explored my genome, learned about which medical conditions to be concerned with, which medications which may or not work for me, and that my genes promote empathy and a long life.
