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Hi, I’m Emma. I fell in love with genealogy the second I found out my ancestor fell off the Mayflower. I started GenealogyYou to help others on this fascinating journey (and to put my History degree to some use).
Why Is Ancestry.com So Expensive

Why Is Ancestry.com So Expensive?

January 6, 2023December 22, 2022

Ever go to look up something online about family members who have passed on or family history, in general? It’s … Read more

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What Is European Jewish on Ancestry DNA?

November 10, 2022November 8, 2022

During introductions, we often list a few things about ourselves. Whether it be on dating apps or in person at … Read more

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What Is Levant DNA on Ancestry?

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022

In the genealogy world, there isn’t anything quite as exciting as getting DNA results. Not only has technology given us … Read more

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Why Does Ancestry DNA Change?

October 14, 2022October 5, 2022

For the entirety of human history, minus the last handful of years, we had to be an extremely trusting species. … Read more

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How to Read GEDmatch Archaic Matches

October 14, 2022October 3, 2022

Do you ever wonder how far back you can trace an ancestry? Like, if it were possible to time travel … Read more

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Are People With the Same Last Name Related?

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022

Inside: Your neighbor shares the same surname but isn’t a relative (as far as you know). So, do you share … Read more

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What Are Double First Cousins? How Much DNA Do They Share?

September 5, 2022September 3, 2022

Every once in a while, you hear about a set of identical twins that’s marrying another set of siblings. Usually, … Read more

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Can Anyone Trace Their Lineage Back to Ancient Rome?

August 4, 2022August 2, 2022

Inside: We know lineage can be traced back a long way, but can anyone trace their lineage back to ancient … Read more

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Where Did Last Names Come From? An Explainer

July 26, 2022July 25, 2022

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way when it comes to being able to identify ourselves and those around us. Today, … Read more

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How Many People Are Related to Charlemagne?

July 24, 2022July 22, 2022

One fun thing about sharing with friends or family, or even strangers, that you’re interested in genealogy is the story. … Read more

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