MyHeritage updates Theory of Family Relativity matches

From MyHeritage (www.myheritage.com):

Hit a brick wall when analyzing your DNA Matches? We’ve got you covered! We’ve updated the data for Theory of Family Relativity™, adding 103 million new theories to help you explore your relationships to your DNA Matches. 

Theory of Family Relativity™ combines family tree data and historical records with MyHeritage’s powerful matching technologies to suggest how you and your DNA Matches may be related. Each theory includes one or more possible paths for you to explore further.

MyHeritage DNA is the leading DNA test in Europe and is trusted by millions of people worldwide. All kits purchased now are processed using Whole Genome Sequencing — a major technological upgrade that opens the door to even greater accuracy in DNA Matching and ethnicity results, and paves the way for new features and DNA products.

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What’s new (by the numbers)

• The total number of theories has grown by 44%, to 336,543,046.
• The number of DNA kits with at least one theory has grown by 20%, to 3,552,790.
• The number of DNA Matches that have a theory has grown to 244,069,985, representing a 46% increase.
• The total number of paths has increased by 41%, to 2,306,896,689.

With every new DNA test, family tree profile, and historical record added to MyHeritage, the number of theories continues to grow — opening up more opportunities to discover how you’re related to your DNA Matches and further your family history research. 

For further details visit https://blog.myheritage.com/2025/11/major-update-to-theory-of-family-relativity-103-million-theories-added/.

(With thanks to Daniel Horowitz)

Chris 

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