Here's a code to use to transfer your Ancestry DNA matches to FamilyTreeDNA and help unlock a kit - 4 more needed :)
https://www.familytreedna.com/autosomalTransfer?atdna=tWAmyhLWmsEiWo%2f26Ao62Q%3d%3d&ekit=tWAmyhLWmsEiWo%2f26Ao62Q%3d%3d
Showing posts with label Other Company Transfers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Other Company Transfers. Show all posts
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Friday, 24 October 2014
Transfers
Here's the official announcement from FamilyTreeDNA. If a number of you want to club together to chain together your transfers and get a free unlock, post a comment against this post. |
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Monday, 20 October 2014
Free transfer of your autosomal dna to FamilyTreeDNA
Family Tree DNA recently announced an incentive system for transfers from ancestry and 23andme (v3 chip only, so only those who tested before about Dec 2013 can transfer from 23andme).
Here's Kitty Cooper's blog post about it
http://blog.kittycooper.com/2014/10/free-transfer-of-dna-data-from-ancestry-to-family-tree-dna/
Notes from the official announcement from FamilyTreeDNA to their volunteer group administrators (such as myself) are below.
This should be of particular interest to those who have only tested at Ancestry.com as they simply do NOT provide you with sufficient information to check which ancestor was responsible for your dna match.
A tree match is just a simple pointer on where to do the traditional research to show the linkage indicated. It is not necessarily where your dna match is.
To find who passed on a particular segment of dna to you and your match(es), you need to find which spot on which chromosome you share with others and work together to then determine if it is a triangulated match, ie person A matches both person B and person C on chromosome n from point x to point y AND person B matches person C at the same spot.
Until you have checked that person B also matches person C, you don't yet know if your matches are from the opposite sides of your pair of chromosome n, or the same side, which can still be from either of your paternal or maternal ancestry until you have more clues.
Once you have checked however, you do now know that a common ancestor between you all is responsible for passing that particular bit of dna that has survived down the generations to you. You may be pleasantly surprised to find completely different tree linkages!
Ancestry does not provide the tools necessary to do this.
FamilyTreeDNA does, as do 23andme, and of course, GEDMatch.com who accept raw data files from all three companies for comparisons.
So, if you are interested in maximising your investment in your dna test with Ancestry in particular, do consider this transfer.
Club together to get the referrals working for you.
If you have a surname from any of the DNA projects listed on the top rhs of this blog do consider joining your appropriate project after you have transferred your data. They aren't just for Y-dna, we accept all clues for the ancestry of the surname and their connections, which autosomal dna certainly provides, albeit less directly than y- or mt-DNA.
If you are one of my relations, or already know you are a dna match to myself or one of my close relations, please also consider joining my autosomal dna project FFLornaHen so that we can work together to explore our genetic heritage and break down some of those brick walls.
From the FamilyTree DNA announcement to Group Administrators:
Here's Kitty Cooper's blog post about it
http://blog.kittycooper.com/2014/10/free-transfer-of-dna-data-from-ancestry-to-family-tree-dna/
Notes from the official announcement from FamilyTreeDNA to their volunteer group administrators (such as myself) are below.
This should be of particular interest to those who have only tested at Ancestry.com as they simply do NOT provide you with sufficient information to check which ancestor was responsible for your dna match.
A tree match is just a simple pointer on where to do the traditional research to show the linkage indicated. It is not necessarily where your dna match is.
To find who passed on a particular segment of dna to you and your match(es), you need to find which spot on which chromosome you share with others and work together to then determine if it is a triangulated match, ie person A matches both person B and person C on chromosome n from point x to point y AND person B matches person C at the same spot.
Until you have checked that person B also matches person C, you don't yet know if your matches are from the opposite sides of your pair of chromosome n, or the same side, which can still be from either of your paternal or maternal ancestry until you have more clues.
Once you have checked however, you do now know that a common ancestor between you all is responsible for passing that particular bit of dna that has survived down the generations to you. You may be pleasantly surprised to find completely different tree linkages!
Ancestry does not provide the tools necessary to do this.
FamilyTreeDNA does, as do 23andme, and of course, GEDMatch.com who accept raw data files from all three companies for comparisons.
So, if you are interested in maximising your investment in your dna test with Ancestry in particular, do consider this transfer.
Club together to get the referrals working for you.
If you have a surname from any of the DNA projects listed on the top rhs of this blog do consider joining your appropriate project after you have transferred your data. They aren't just for Y-dna, we accept all clues for the ancestry of the surname and their connections, which autosomal dna certainly provides, albeit less directly than y- or mt-DNA.
If you are one of my relations, or already know you are a dna match to myself or one of my close relations, please also consider joining my autosomal dna project FFLornaHen so that we can work together to explore our genetic heritage and break down some of those brick walls.
From the FamilyTree DNA announcement to Group Administrators:
.. for the first time ever, people that have taken an AncestryDNA™ or 23andMe©
(V3) test can transfer into the FTDNA databases for free by visiting https://www.familytreedna.com/AutosomalTransfer? and following the instructions to upload their raw data file.
Within an hour or two, we provide a preview of what’s waiting if they transfer by showing the top 20 matches along with an estimate of the total number of matches in the FTDNA database.
Full functionality can be unlocked by either paying $39 or recruiting four other people to upload, thus unlocking the rest of the matches.
Here are some important points to know:
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As of Friday afternoon, Ancestry was experiencing difficulty with file downloads. ... If you (or your group members) have previously uploaded files to GEDmatch, there’s a fair chance the download will still be on your computer. Look for a filename like dna-data-yyyy-mm-dd.zip.
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We only accept the 23andMe V3 chip that was used on tests sold between November 2010 and approximately November 2013. There are a couple of ways to find out what chip was used for your test other than simply the timeframe. One is size; v3 chip files are about 7.83 MB where V2 and V4 chips are smaller. If you’re tech savvy, you can unzip the file and check chromosomes: Chromosome 1 for v3 starts at 82154 (rs4477212) where v4 starts at 734462 (rs12564807)and v2 starts with position 742429 (rs3094315).
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We do not have any plans to accept V2 or V4 chips. if you try to upload the wrong chip version, the system will tell you that the file doesn’t have sufficient data. Since neither chip contains enough of the SNPs included in Family Finder, we would have to impute too much data. Basically we’d have to make assumptions about the missing SNPs that we’re just not willing to make at this point.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Transfer your results into Family Tree DNA
There are substantial benefits in pooling DNA results.
One of the main ones being the ability to compare like with like for all interested in whichever project.
For those tested at eg, Ancestry.com, Family Tree DNA offers a transfer program with a number of options.
The most basic simply transfers your results into the FT DNA system where you can take advantage of their tools, matches, and all the volunteer administrators who help interpret results and recommend "where to next".
Even better, take advantage of the re-test option which involves a new sample, securely stored, and with the gaps between the prior company test and those offered by Family Tree DNA, all filled in.
Check out the above link for further information, and please do consider this option.
One of the main ones being the ability to compare like with like for all interested in whichever project.
For those tested at eg, Ancestry.com, Family Tree DNA offers a transfer program with a number of options.
The most basic simply transfers your results into the FT DNA system where you can take advantage of their tools, matches, and all the volunteer administrators who help interpret results and recommend "where to next".
Even better, take advantage of the re-test option which involves a new sample, securely stored, and with the gaps between the prior company test and those offered by Family Tree DNA, all filled in.
Check out the above link for further information, and please do consider this option.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Tested with another company?
The following was extracted from Family Tree DNA's Facts & Genes Volume 9, Issue 3, Summer 2011 and may be of interest to anyone wishing to join a Family Tree DNA Surname project and compare their results, "like for like".
FAQ link for Y-DNA transfers
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Last April, Family Tree DNA acquired DNA Heritage's domain and database. Existing DNA Heritage customers have already started opting in their results to Family Tree DNA's database. ....
If you’re a DNAH customer who has not yet opted in, please use the following link: http://www.familytreedna.com/landing/dna-heritage.aspx
Family Tree DNA announces Third-Party Labs Y-DNA acceptance
We are pleased to inform you about the launch of a new feature "Third Party" uploads. This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree or Sorensen's SMGF. This was a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the DNA Heritage database after they ceased operations. While the DNA Heritage transfer is free of charge as a result of that acquisition, we will be charging a nominal fee of $19/person to import third party results into Family Tree DNA.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have the option of testing with Family Tree DNA so that they can receive genetic matches, ancestral origins, and other features that Family Tree DNA customers receive.
Why transfer to Family Tree DNA?
Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for genealogy. As of August 23, 2011, the Family Tree DNA database has 212,000 Y-DNA records including over 104,000 distinct surnames. Comparing your results against the world’s largest database gives you the greatest chance of finding relevant matches and provides more refined information about your results.
Over 90% of genealogists choose to test with Family Tree DNA, creating the largest community of active genealogists in the industry.
Transferring will allow you to join projects, communicate with experts, and network with people who share your interests and your heritage.
What do you get when you transfer third party results?
The $19 fee will provide customers with an FTDNA personal page which will allow them to join FTDNA projects. This means results will be available to the administrator and included on the project’s public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer plus $39 for testing additional markers to make results compatible for matching) will include the same features provided to FTDNA customers:
Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.
FAQ link for Y-DNA transfers
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Last April, Family Tree DNA acquired DNA Heritage's domain and database. Existing DNA Heritage customers have already started opting in their results to Family Tree DNA's database. ....
If you’re a DNAH customer who has not yet opted in, please use the following link: http://www.familytreedna.com/landing/dna-heritage.aspx
Family Tree DNA announces Third-Party Labs Y-DNA acceptance
We are pleased to inform you about the launch of a new feature "Third Party" uploads. This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree or Sorensen's SMGF. This was a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the DNA Heritage database after they ceased operations. While the DNA Heritage transfer is free of charge as a result of that acquisition, we will be charging a nominal fee of $19/person to import third party results into Family Tree DNA.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have the option of testing with Family Tree DNA so that they can receive genetic matches, ancestral origins, and other features that Family Tree DNA customers receive.
Why transfer to Family Tree DNA?
Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for genealogy. As of August 23, 2011, the Family Tree DNA database has 212,000 Y-DNA records including over 104,000 distinct surnames. Comparing your results against the world’s largest database gives you the greatest chance of finding relevant matches and provides more refined information about your results.
Over 90% of genealogists choose to test with Family Tree DNA, creating the largest community of active genealogists in the industry.
Transferring will allow you to join projects, communicate with experts, and network with people who share your interests and your heritage.
What do you get when you transfer third party results?
The $19 fee will provide customers with an FTDNA personal page which will allow them to join FTDNA projects. This means results will be available to the administrator and included on the project’s public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer plus $39 for testing additional markers to make results compatible for matching) will include the same features provided to FTDNA customers:
Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.
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