Q&A: Is there a way via DNA testing to find out your genealogical and ancestral history?
Question by TheFlowerLady: Is there a way via DNA testing to find out your genealogical and ancestral history?
I thought I read something about this, but have only found DNA research as it relates to medical science. Anyone know of this or where to obtain this testing?
Best answer:
Answer by Megan G
It would only be helpful if you had DNA to test yours against.
You could find out if you were related to your 90 year old neighbor if she gave you a DNA sample…but you wouldn’t be able to tell if you were related to Thomas Jefferson without a sample of his DNA.
What do you think? Answer below!
3 Responses to Q&A: Is there a way via DNA testing to find out your genealogical and ancestral history?
“National Geographic” magazine has an on-going project through which you can learn about your ancient origins and ancestry. You must purchase a kit for about $ 100; it contains instructions and the necessary implements for obtaining your DNA specimen (by swabbing your cheek inside your mouth — painless). Your kit provides you with an identifying number to ensure your anonymity and privacy. You mail your specimen in the provided packaging to the magazine, and within a few weeks you will receive your report on-line by using your identity code. Additionally, “National Geographic” (with your permission) will forward your sample to Family Tree, a noted DNA testing company; they will provide you with interesting information regarding others whose DNA matches yours, plus links to other sites and the opportunity for additional testing (at a price). I hope that this is helpful. I have done the above myself and have been pleased with the results. Check out the “National Geographic” web site. Good luck!
Hey The Flower,
You can do Genealogical DNA testing to determine some of your ancestral history, not precisely who. You can tie to another project, you can tie to a specific individual (distant cousin), and they have both paternal and maternal tests. The paternal test is more prolific, and there are mostly projects for that. Here are the sites for Family Tree, National Geographic, and many others. Several of these will test you once, and share the data. There are several levels of tests too! The higher the level, the more precise the results can get.
genetic genealogy search online gives u options and different places that do this inc prices !good luck !