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# Expert Genealogy & DNA Help | All About Ancestors

Tracing English and global ancestry through DNA, maritime and Titanic crew histories, and convict research

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- [Blog](https://allaboutancestors.com/family-history-blog/)
- [The Rise of "Heir Hunters" in the UK Heritage Sector](https://allaboutancestors.com/heir-hunters-uk-heritage-sector/) - Over 5,800 UK estates are unclaimed—could one be yours? Discover how heir hunters trace forgotten fortunes.
- [How to Find Out If You Have Titanic Ancestors](https://allaboutancestors.com/how-to-find-out-if-you-have-titanic-ancestors/) - Think your ancestor was on the Titanic? Discover how to prove—or debunk—family legends with expert tools and records.
- [Why Does My Ancestry DNA Ethnicity Estimate Say I'm Scottish When My Family Tree Doesn't?](https://allaboutancestors.com/ancestrydna-ethnicity-estimate-scottish/) - Confused by Scottish DNA results with no Scottish ancestors? Learn how migration and overlap shape ethnicity estimates.
- [Titanic Goodwin Family Shoes: Story of the Unknown Child](https://allaboutancestors.com/titanic-goodwin-family-shoes/) - Sidney Goodwin’s shoes, preserved in Halifax, tell a haunting story of Titanic loss and DNA discovery.
- [The Robinsons of Dipton: Life and Loss in a Durham Colliery Family](https://allaboutancestors.com/durham-colliery-family-history/) - From marriage in 1868 to tragedy in 1890, the Robinson family’s story captures life and loss in a Durham colliery village.
- [Breaking Brick Walls with Wildcards: Smarter Searching in Genealogy Databases](https://allaboutancestors.com/wildcard-search-genealogy/) - Break through brick walls in family history with wildcard searches — flexible tools that reveal ancestors standard searches miss.
- [Unlocking Hidden Family Stories with Family Search Full Text Search](https://allaboutancestors.com/unlocking-hidden-family-stories-with-family-search-full-text-search/) - Think you’ve searched everything? Family Search Full Text Search dives deeper into overlooked records to unlock hidden family history.
- [Titanic Relief Fund Case Study: The Transformation of Susan May Woodford](https://allaboutancestors.com/titanic-relief-fund/) - Orphaned by Titanic and illness, Susan Woodford’s story shows how charity transformed grief into opportunity. Discover how.

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- [Home](https://allaboutancestors.com/) - English Family History Research and Genealogy Services Worldwide Specialist in DNA genealogy, Titanic and maritime family histories, transported convicts, and tracing ancestors across the UK and abroad. Book a Free Consultation Uncover your ancestors’ stories with expert English family history research, professional DNA analysis, and specialist studies of Titanic, maritime, and transported convict families. I’m
- [FAQ](https://allaboutancestors.com/family-history-faqs/) - Family History FAQs: Your Genealogy Questions Answered DNA Testing & Genetic Detective Work I’ve taken a DNA test (AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, etc.) but don’t understand the results. Can you help? Absolutely. As a specialist DNA detective, I can interpret your results, explain confusing ethnicity estimates, and help you understand your matches – even unexpected ones. Can
- [About](https://allaboutancestors.com/about/) - About Nicola Johnson – Professional Genealogist & Writer Professional Genealogist & Writer – English Family History Research, DNA expert, Maritime genealogist, Titanic family historian and researcher of convict ancestors I’m Nicola Johnson, a trusted professional genealogist specialising in English family history research, with additional expertise in DNA analysis and genetic genealogy. My work also explores
- [Family History Research](https://allaboutancestors.com/english-family-history-research/) - Family History Research Services Book a Free Consultation Trace your English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, and overseas ancestors with expert genealogy. Specialist in DNA research and Titanic, transported convict & maritime family histories. Ready to start your family history journey? As a qualified genealogist with a Master’s degree in Genealogy, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies from the
- [FEES](https://allaboutancestors.com/fees/) - How much does it cost to hire a genealogist? I offer a range of options to suit different research needs and budgets, and I’m happy to create something tailored just for you. I also specialise in family tree research and bespoke books as a unique gift for a special birthday. Get in touch How much
- [TALKS](https://allaboutancestors.com/family-history-talks/) - Family History Talks I deliver genealogy talks and family history talks in Hampshire, Dorset and London, and on Zoom. As a genealogy speaker I offer Titanic talks, maritime genealogy talks, and presentations on convicts sent to Australia. I also provide talks for family history societies and conferences across the UK. Titanic Talks for Family History
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- [Titanic & Maritime](https://allaboutancestors.com/titanic-research-maritime-genealogy/) - Titanic Research & Maritime Genealogy Services Trace Titanic crew and passengers or discover your seafaring ancestors in the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, and beyond Titanic Research & Maritime Genealogy Was your ancestor linked to the Titanic or part of Britain’s wider seafaring story? I offer expert Titanic research and maritime genealogy services to help families
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- [DNA](https://allaboutancestors.com/dna-results-explained/) - DNA Results Explained by a UK DNA Expert Expert help to understand your DNA results, find your biological father, and solve unknown parentage cases Whether you’ve taken an AncestryDNA, MyHeritageDNA, or 23andMe test, the long lists of matches and complex data can be overwhelming. I provide professional help with DNA results in the UK, explaining
- [Personal Stories](https://allaboutancestors.com/family-history-stories/) - Hidden Family History Stories Discover family history stories of DNA surprises, lost ancestors, Titanic links, and more – solved through expert research and genealogical detective work. Unearthing the Lost Lancashire Legacy: A 40-Year Mystery Solved For 40 years, Caroline and her father, both avid amateur genealogists, had chased one of their family history stories: the
- [CONVICTS](https://allaboutancestors.com/convicts-sent-to-australia/) - Convicts Sent to Australia: Trace Your Convict Ancestors I research convicts transported to Australia from Britain and Ireland, tracing convict ancestors through trial papers, prison registers, convict ship transportation registers, and convict records in Australia. Convict Ancestors Sent to Australia Millions of people today descend from men and women transported from Britain and Ireland to
- [Terms & Conditions - All About Ancestors](https://allaboutancestors.com/terms-and-conditions/) - TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms and Conditions Agreement and Scope This document describes the agreement between the Client and Nicola Johnson of All About Ancestors (the Genealogist) regarding the contracting of DNA and genealogical research services. If the Client agrees with these terms, they should confirm by email. The agreement becomes effective once accepted and a
- [Presentation Options](https://allaboutancestors.com/family-history-presentation-options/) - Family History Presentation Options Every family story deserves to be shared, preserved, and celebrated. That’s why I offer a range of family history presentation options to suit different goals, budgets, and occasions – from simple digital files to beautifully bound family history books. Whether you’re commissioning a report for your own interest or as a
- [Contact](https://allaboutancestors.com/contact/) - Contact Me Get in Touch I welcome all enquiries from those seeking to contact a genealogist for English family history research, DNA test analysis, Titanic family history research, maritime genealogy, or wider records. Use the form below to send me a short note about what you need, and I’ll respond promptly. If you’re interested in

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