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The Commonalities Project

Find your family using DNA

Professional genetic genealogy services for adoption searches, unknown parentage, and heir identification

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We help when family history is unknown

Here at the Commonalities Project, we focus on finding unknown family members or connections to family members once DNA match at a time. We use genetic genealogy to take on complex identification cases. Using DNA evidence combined with traditional genealogical research, we identify biological family members when other methods have failed.

We work with:

• Adoptees seeking biological parents or siblings
• Individuals with unexpected DNA results (NPE cases)
• Estate Attorneys needing heir identificaiton
• Families with missing information in their family tree

Services

Adoption & Unknown Parentage

• Biological parent identification
• Sibling searches
• Family medical history research
• Non-paternal event (NPE) investigation

Estate & Legal Services

• Heir identification for probate cases
• Relationship verification
• Court-ready documentation

Family History Research

• Unknown ancestor identification
• Unknown DNA matches
• Family tree reconstruction
• Ethnicity explanation
• Family history reconstruction

All services include comprehensive written reports with full documentation and source citations.

How it works

• Step 1: Free consultation (30 minutes) We discuss your case and assess whether DNA evidence can solve it No obligation.
• Step 2: Research Agreement If we move forward, we will provide a clear quote and timeline. A 50% deposit is required prior to beginning research work.
• Step 3: Investigation DNA matches are analyzed, family trees built, and historical records researched. Progress updates will be provided throughout the process.
• Step 4: Report Delivery You receive a comprehensive report (typically 10-30+ pages) with complete documentation, DNA analysis, and all findings. Final payment is due upon delivery.

Typical timeline: 4-8 weeks

Sample family research reports

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