Debbie Kennett
Debbie Kennett is an expert on genetic genealogy and the author of the blog Cruwys News and the books DNA and Social Networking and The Surnames Handbook.
Recent articles by Debbie Kennett
The best DNA test kits for 2024 tried and tested
Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking, explains why DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research.
Police access, health insurance, matching with distant relatives and more: Your DNA test questions answered
Will a DNA test affect your health insurance premiums? Can the police access the database? Your family history DNA test questions answered
How to use a DNA test to find your distant relatives
DNA expert Debbie Kennett explains how DNA tests identify your distant relatives - and whether the results are reliable
Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA tests: what's the difference?
Discover the difference between autosomal, Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA tests to help with your family history research
DNA testing revealed a family secret
Debbie Kennett reveals how she analysed her DNA tests to solve the mystery of her grandmother's father's identity
DNA Painter: What is it and what are its key features?
Debbie Kennett explains how the DNA Painter website can help you make the most of your DNA test results
How can DNA tests determine ethnicity?
Genetic genealogy expert Debbie Kennett explains how you can use DNA ethnicity tests to find out more about your heritage and family history
What is Y-DNA?
What is Y-DNA, what does it tell you, and which Y-DNA test is best? Debbie Kennett explains how you can use Y-DNA testing to trace the family history of your male line
Ancestry DNA testing kit review
Debbie Kennett explains why the AncestryDNA test is the best option for family historians and how to get more from your results
FamilyTreeDNA review
Debbie Kennett explains how to get more out of your DNA family history research with FamilyTreeDNA, including testing your DNA on your male and female lines
Get more from your DNA test with MyHeritage DNA
Debbie Kennett takes a look at how you can get the most out of your DNA test results using MyHeritage DNA
23andMe DNA test kit review
23andMe DNA test is a popular choice, but is it the best option for you? We review the pros and cons
How to start a one-name study
What is a one-name study, how do you start one and what resources are out there to help? Genetic genealogy expert Debbie Kennett answers your questions
Living DNA test kit review
The Living DNA test kit boasts excellent regional breakdowns, especially for those with British or African ancestry, but is it the right DNA test for you?
LivingDNA review
Debbie Kennett examines the pros and cons of LivingDNA - the DNA testing company that offers detailed breakdowns for British ancestry