Introduction to GEDmatch

[@knockshinnoch1950]

This is an excellent clear informative and practical explanation of what to many can appear an overwhelmingly complicated subject. Thanks for sharing this, greatly appreciated.

[@johnemmettvalkyrie7163]

This was very useful, thank you. I apologise for the criticism, it seems there are some who are unwilling to admit they do not have the capacity to understand this. You explained this complex program very well. Thank you.

[@elli003]

@ DIY Genealogist: This is what I was looking for. Main question: Most of what I'm looking for as a search and confirm tool is from the 10th gen and going further back in time. How can GEDmatch help with that ?

[@maravic247]

Hi Heather, if you are getting the same ethnicity breakdown in most all admixture groups in Gedmatch, does that mean that is what you are? The only one I find that did not give me "South Asian Indian" is Eurogenes K36 , I wonder is it because there is a ethnicity group for "Indo-chinese" and that is where they put my DNA in? I wonder why Ancestry DNA, just gave me 30+/60+ Polynesian and Asian, when I don't really have that high amount of Polynesian basing the amounts I got in Gedmatch admixtures.

[@edrock8318]

Excellent video👍🏾👸

[@MaccabeeMike]

Will this tell me if I am a descendant of Levites? All I have is word of mouth at this point. Will it breakdown my Jewish ancestry for me?

[@rockynrobynbrand]

Perfect Video

[@charliesgrl2]

Could you link the others in this series? Thank you!

[@sherrelleinsig9204]

I had a hard time following you. You would say; “scroll down to here” “My number in this column”..... I do appreciate you trying to help, but this is hard enough. Looking at columns, numbers and words that I do not understand and this video doesn’t even help me follow where you are going makes it so much harder. I just can’t continue watching.

[@TheCjcmj]

thank you. i couldn't find an explanation of admixture at all! lol

[@jacobbower776]

Great video. I am 24% Irish...but on paper I am only 1/8.

[@nt9389]

Law enforcement might as well operate as DNA testing companies from here on out.

[@aclark30121]

Yes it looks like you need at least a PHD in genetics for this site--

[@fluorofaerie]

do you need a PhD in genetics to understand how to use GEDmatch? terribly un user friendly

[@TheDIYGenealogist]

I don't have one, but I remember feeling that way when I got started with it. It has a learning curve unlike anything else I've ever used for genealogy. They would benefit from hiring a web designer to simplify their front end user experience. I'm hoping now that they're taking donations, they can invest a little more in changing things up.

[@ryanhagan4660]

Im wanting to do it also but like urself feel its alot to go threw.

[@issasecretsecret7814]

i agree! didnt know any of the wordings till i took genetics and now its easier to understand. a big thumbs down, people shouldnt have to look up how to videos for a DNA site

[@edfone1489]

This all seems to be going rather swimmingly until you dig a bit deeper. Google Michael Usry Jr!

[@jomeyer13]

low voice level

[@Datacorrupter234]

Gedmatch made me realize despite being "mixed" between numerous north euro countries im extremely similary to english/ north germans suprise suprise

[@robertg786]

You need to speak up. Can barely hear you. Ive looked at other youtube tutorials as well: completely useless. Someone said you need a Phd to use this. I agree Gedmatch is useless.

[@Misssssysparkles]

i found my match list was very unmatched most of my matches were only 1 0r 2 segments that matched - i was hoping for something a little more closer match