Debbie Kennett

Debbie Kennett is an expert on genetic genealogy.

Recent articles by Debbie Kennett

Scientist analysing the results of an autosomal DNA test

Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA tests: what’s the difference?

Y-DNA

What is Y-DNA?

A crowd of children waving union jacks as Queen Mary, wife of King George V, visits Brixton in south London to open the new Lambeth Town Hall, 14th October 1938 DNA ethnicity

How can DNA tests determine ethnicity?

Debbie Kennett conducted a one-name study into the surname Cruwys

Discover your past

How to start a one-name study

14th October 1932: Members of a children's games club for under-sevens playing 'blind man's bluff' in Hyde Park, London. DNA testing can be used to find your distant relatives

How to use a DNA test to find your distant relatives

Black and white photograph of children in Cable Street, London. DNA testing can help you find your family history

Choosing your DNA test: The best DNA testing kits