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DNA testing has become an increasingly popular tool for genealogists to uncover their family history. But did you know that DNA testing can also be used to identify siblings and half-siblings? With the availability of at-home DNA test kits, it has become easier than ever to connect with long-lost family members or learn more about your biological family. In this blog post, we'll explore the types of DNA tests that can help identify siblings and half-siblings, and how to interpret the results to uncover your genetic family tree.

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2023 -DNA Ethnicity Reports and Ancestry, MyHeritage and 23andme

The year 2023 brings exciting updates to DNA ethnicity reports from Ancestry, MyHeritage, and 23andMe. Discover the latest advancements in genetic genealogy and how they can enhance your family history research.

DNA Testing siblings and half-siblings

23andme vs Ancestry DNA in 2023, which should you choose?

Confused about which DNA testing service to choose? 🤔 Discover the key differences between 23andMe and Ancestry in our latest blog post. Compare their features, pros and cons, and make an informed decision for your genealogy adventure! 🧬🌳 #23andMeVsAncestry #DNATesting #FamilyHistory

What is DNA? What does DNA stand for?

Learn about the fundamentals of DNA and how it's used in genealogy research to discover family connections and build family trees.

What is Founder Effect?

🧬 Unravel the mystery of the "Founder Effect" in genealogy and its impact on your family history. Delve into the fascinating world of ancestry with Hewitt Genealogy Services. #FounderEffect #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Common Abbreviations in Genetic Genealogy

Discover the most common abbreviations used in genetic genealogy, such as SNPs, STRs, and mtDNA, and understand their importance in DNA testing for family history research.

Best DNA test for Adoptees

https://www.hewittgenealogyservices.com/blog/best-dna-test-for-adoptees

What is a Genetic Genealogist?

All About Autosomal DNA Testing

What is Autosomal DNA?

All About mtDNA for Genealogists

What is mtDNA?

Y-DNA - What is it and how do we use it for genealogy?

What is Y-DNA

AncestryDNA Thrulines

Discover your family connections like never before with AncestryDNA ThruLines! 🌳🧬 Visit our blog to learn how ThruLines can help validate your family tree and find new relatives. Start connecting the dots in your genealogy journey today! #AncestryDNAThrulines #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch

Fish in All the ponds! (Be in all the DNA databases)

Supercharge your family history research by diving into 'All the Ponds'! 💦🧬 Our latest blog post explains the advantages of joining multiple DNA databases to uncover hidden connections and expand your family tree. 🌳🔍 #AllThePonds #DNADatabases #FamilyHistory

Those “other” paternity tests

🔍 Discover the advantages of autosomal DNA testing over other paternity tests in uncovering your family's secrets. Unlock the hidden stories of your ancestry with Hewitt Genealogy Services. #AutosomalDNA #PaternityTests #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

A collection of posts focused on DNA testing for genealogy at sites such as Ancestry, 23andme and MyHeritage as well as third party sites and tools such as Gedmatch and DNA Painter.