When you compare two people’s Family Finder results using third-party tools, it is common for there to be small differences. The FamilyTreeDNA Family Finder program uses a proprietary set of calculations to evaluate shared DNA segments and to determine relationships. The bioinformatics team set thresholds not only to provide the most meaningful matches but also to account for microarray chip technology using current scientific knowledge.
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How do my Family Finder match and I know on which line the connection took place? How can I tell on which side my matches are related (mother or father)?
How do my Family Finder match and I know on which line the connection took place? How can I tell on which side my matches are related (mother or father)?
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I have many Family Finder matches in the “4th – remote cousin” and “5th – remote cousin” ranges. I cannot find the connection. Are these false positives?
I have many Family Finder matches in the “4th – remote cousin” and “5th – remote cousin” ranges. I cannot find the connection. Are these false positives?
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If I have already taken Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) tests, why do I need the Family Finder test? What will I learn from Family Finder testing?
If I have already taken Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) tests, why do I need the Family Finder test? What will I learn from Family Finder testing?