The Mayflower was a ship from England that transported the first English Puritans, known today as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth, England, to the New World in 1620.

There were 102 passengers, and the crew is estimated to have been about 30.

A human DNA molecule is made up of two strands wrapped around each other like a twisted ladder. While there are many different types of DNA test, there are really only three tests which are used for genealogy research: the Y-chromosone (Y-DNA) test, the mitochondrial (mtDNA) test and the relatively new - and very popular - autosomal (atDNA) test.

Haplogroups pertain to a single line of descent. As such, membership of a haplogroup, by any individual, relies on a relatively small proportion of the genetic material possessed by that individual. If you meet someone who shares your haplogroup, it does not mean you are closely related. It means your ancestors followed a similar migration path.

Known as an MC1R mutation. As a recessive trait it must be inherited from both parents to cause the hair to become red. Consequently there are far more people carrying the mutation for red hair than people actually having red hair. tudies have demonstrated that people with red hair are more sensitive to thermal pain and also require greater amounts of anesthetic than people with other hair color.

Variation in the OR6A2 gene has been identified as a likely cause of some people's strong dislike of cilantro.

Berg is a topographic name for someone who lived on or by a hill or mountain, from Middle High German berc. This name is widespread throughout central and eastern Europe.

Using a model where a family has 2-3 children, you would have 190 third cousins, 940 fourth cousins and 4,700 fifth cousins!