In discussing autosomal dna test results with a distant cousin we decided to read more about the Family Finder autosomal dna test results. We found that autosomal dna segments for one cousin may not be the same for another cousin. I have copied two quotes from Family Tree DNA’s info on Family Finder test which show that inheritance of segments is a random process. This lessens the value of the test. It still might be a worthwhile test but wanted all to be aware of this weakness. Don 1.. I know that my cousin has tested. Why isn't this cousin on my Family Finder match list? faq id: 614 The more generations there are between you and your cousin's common ancestor, the more possible it is that you and your cousin did not inherit the same segment of DNA from that common ancestor. Inheritance is a random process. Thus, you may find that you do not share a detectable amount of DNA with a known 4th cousin, yet that you do share some DNA with your 5th to 8th cousins. 2.. I have multiple family members who have joined Family Tree DNA. Why does the same cousin get different Suggested Relationships for each of us?faq id: 615 The Family Finder program bases the relationship range on individual calculations between two sets of DNAresults. You and each of your close relatives inherited different amounts and different combinations of DNA from your common ancestor. Thus, the calculations will not be the same. Your actual relationship should fall within the relationship ranges.