Genealogy Basics

The Germanic Europe DNA ethnicity is a fascinating and essential aspect of one’s ancestral identity, which AncestryDNA® seeks to uncover. … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

With all the acronyms online and on social media these days, it can be tough to navigate through what you’re … Read more

Inside: What does Jno mean in genealogy? It’s probably the most common name of all.  If you’ve been looking through … Read more

In the dictionary, the definition of a maiden name is the last name of a woman before she was married. … Read more

Inside: If you’ve ever wondered what to call your brothers wife (or your wife’s brother) we cover everything you need … Read more