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How to Group DNA Matches on Ancestry

How to Group DNA Matches on Ancestry

Update: 2025-08-01
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Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explore Ancestry's new DNA clustering tool and demonstrate how to group DNA matches without needing Pro Tools.

This episode provides a step-by-step guide on why and how to group your DNA matches effectively, offering tips for those who may not have advanced subscriptions.

Learn about using shared matches, clustering techniques, and the benefits of creating color-coded groups to manage your genetic genealogy research.

00:00  Introduction

00:04  Overview of DNA Grouping and Clustering

01:00  Why Group DNA Matches?

03:36  Demonstration: Grouping DNA Matches

05:02  Using the Color Chart for Grouping

07:10  Grouping Using Second Cousins

07:56  Using our Best Known Match

09:51  Using the Shared Matches Tool

14:23  What is Pedigree Collapse?

17:08  The Clustering Tool

21:44  Grouping Half Matches

22:20  Grouping by the Family Branches Helps Your Research

22:42  Shared Matches Tool for ProTools Users

25:27  GenealogyTV.org/Handout


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How to Group DNA Matches on Ancestry

How to Group DNA Matches on Ancestry

Connie Knox