Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing in combination with traditional genealogical and historical records. Genetic genealogy involves the use of genealogical DNA testing together with documentary evidence to infer the relationship between individuals.
Genetic genealogy gives genealogists a means to check or supplement their genealogy results with information obtained via DNA testing. A positive test match with another individual may:
- verify existing research
- establish that two surname variants are related
- provide locations for further genealogical research
- help determine the ancestral homeland
- discover living relatives
- confirm or deny suspected connections between families
- prove or disprove theories regarding ancestry
ISOGG Wiki Contributors. “Genetic Genealogy.” https://isogg.org/wiki/Genetic_genealogy
For information about our groups, please click one of the links below:
DNA Interest Group (DIG) – meets the 3rd Saturday of each month (except December).
DNA Foundations – Dates vary.