YouTube Learning Modules

If you’re a visual learner, then you might be interested in viewing some of the Learning Modules listed below. Be sure to subscribe to the My Family Pattern YouTube Channel on YouTube so you don’t miss out on new modules.

Go directly to the My Family Pattern YouTube Channel for the best viewing experience, or see an overview of some of the videos available for viewing by clicking on the categories below.

Autosomal DNA

Small DNA matches below 15-20 cM are not always problematic. Understand why.
Use genetic networks strategically to discover the identity of a mystery ancestor.
Learn a three-step process for analyzing the family trees for your DNA matches.

Y-DNA

Get oriented to the Big Y-700 DNA test, its navigation page, and haplogroups.
See where your paternal line haplogroup originated using the Migration Map and Globetrekker tools.
Learn how to evaluate your Big Y matches using the Match Time Tree, Block Tree, and Discover Haplogroup Reports.
Understand how FamilyTreeDNA creates your haplogroup using the Time Tree and Block Tree.
See how to identify which of your Y-111 matches are the best candidates for upgrading to the Big Y.
Learn how to use targeted DNA testing to answer research questions in your tree. Case studies are presented.

Genealogy Map Making

Map making for genealogy reports has never been easier and cost-effective.