AncestryDNA | FAQ: Revisited | Ancestry

It's been three years since we launched AncestryDNA. Now, with more than 800,000 people in our database, and new cousins connections being made every day, there are lots of questions about how to get the most out of your AncestryDNA experience. Join Crista Cowan and Anna Swayne as they revisit some AncestryDNA frequently asked questions. In this episode, they discuss how to purchase and activate a kit, provide some basic information about genetic inheritance, and answer some of our most frequently asked general questions.

Stay tuned for the next episode when we will discuss your AncestryDNA results - specifically ethnicity and matching.

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AncestryDNA | FAQ: Revisited | Ancestry

[ColonelJim]

I am glad that I watched this video. I had over 52, 000 names in my tree, but in reality, not all of the people were close relatives. There were too many in-laws of 3rd cousins of wife of a relative - it didn't make any sense to keep them in the tree. That said, I have found several links to famous people that fall into that category, so they remain. Thanks for the suggestion to clean house - it was much needed!

[kelliemic]

Hi Crista...thank you for all of your excellent videos. Will you be doing a video on German geneology? German geneology is really difficult to research.

[dianehannum]

Curious - I have a cousin in her 90's  - would love to have a DNA test to try to fill gaps in that part of the tree - any pointers on how to approach? I don't know her well although we have mutual friends...

[perthuser]

I live in Australia but was born in the UK. When will the test be available in Australia?

[sashamcchey]

If I have several trees, can I change the link to an earlier tree that is not as full as the tree I have it linked at this time? I have some family lines that I have no cousin matches for those lines. I am wondering if maybe I linked a wrong family member as I never met my Maternal Grandmother's parents or grandparents. Help please!

[mcfire]

quick Question, my family is Scottish will the ethnicity map show Scotland or British Isles? I do have a Great grandmother from England. Thanks

[ItsmeNiecey]

what does it mean when a percentage says inconclusive.

[CaptainKaz]

Just got this Dna kit for my wife. Does she put her maiden name in or married. Not very clear in your video. Seems like it would be her maiden name