In the 2018 year in review article I wrote a couple days ago, a reader commented that they didn’t realize that MyHeritage had combined DNA matching with tree matching.
They have and it’s super easy.
DNA and Tree Matching in 4 Easy Steps
Here’s how to see your combined matches in 4 short steps.
- Sign on and click on DNA Matches.
- Click on the little filter icon.
- Click on “All tree details.”
- Then, click on “Has Smart Matches.”
That’s it!
DNA Matches Plus SmartMatches
Voila – using this filter setting, the only matches you will see are your DNA matches that are also SmartMatches, meaning the other person shares a common ancestor (or more) in a tree with you. You’ll see a combination of both features. We’ll use my match with Michael as an example.
Scroll down to review all of your information in common with this match including:
- Summary Information (estimated relationship, % match, shared cM match, number of shared segments, largest segment in cM,)
- Shared Ancestors
- Shared Ancestral Surnames
- Shared Ancestral Places
- Shared DNA Matches, including triangulation indicated by the purple circled segment icon at right
MIchael matches my mother too, so if I didn’t already know which parental side Michael matched me on, I do now. Triangulating with multiple other relatives assures me of a valid match.
- Pedigree charts
- Shared Ethnicities
- Chromosome Browser – Shared DNA Segments
Who do you match, share ancestors and triangulate with?
Testing at or Transferring to MyHeritage
You can either test at MyHeritage or transfer a DNA file from other vendors to MyHeritage.
To order a DNA test, click here.
To transfer a DNA file to MyHeritage, click here.
The article, MyHeritage Step by Step Guide: How to Upload-Download Files provides you with easy to follow instructions.
Have fun😊
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