Name: Are My DNA Matches Half-Siblings or Double First Cousins?
Uploaded: 2025-05-10T20:24:00+00:00
Duration: 6 min 1 s
Description: Figuring out DNA matches can get confusing. How can you tell the difference between double first cousins and half-siblings? ↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at https://www.fam

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Figuring out DNA matches can get confusing. How can you tell the difference between double first cousins and half-siblings?

↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources

00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - The Mystery of Half-Siblings and Double First Cousins Unraveled
00:37 - Piquing Curiosity: Are They Half-Siblings or Double First Cousins?
01:16 - The Chromosome Browser: Your DNA Detective
02:00 - Beyond Shared DNA: Understanding Distribution and Sharing Types
02:27 - Spotting the Difference: Double First Cousins vs. Half-Siblings
03:18 - The Power of Shared Grandparents: Double First Cousin DNA
04:48 - Unlocking the Mystery: Differentiating Double First Cousins from Half-Siblings
05:30 - Understanding DNA Relationships: The Key to Genealogy