AncestryDNA - Unravel Your Family Story

AncestryDNA is a genetic testing service that helps individuals trace their family history and discover ethnic origins through DNA analysis.
Category
Genetic testing
Where to get
Available online
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

AncestryDNA FAQ


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What is AncestryDNA?

AncestryDNA is a cutting edge DNA testing service that utilises some of the latest autosomal testing technology to revolutionise the way you discover your family history. This service combines advanced DNA science with the world’s largest online family history resource to predict your genetic ethnicity and help you find new family connections.

What are AncestryDNA results?

AncestryDNA results include an ethnicity estimate and a list of DNA matches—people who are likely related to you. These results are a good starting point for more family history research, and they can help you to dig deeper into research you’ve already done. AncestryDNA uses microarray-based autosomal DNA testing.

What is AncestryDNA testing?

AncestryDNA testing can help you learn where your distant ancestors were from as well as who your family is today. And no matter where it leads, it’s a story you’ve always carried with you. *Some DNA features may require an Ancestry subscription.

How can AncestryDNA help you learn more about your family history?

These results are a good starting point for more family history research, and they can help you to dig deeper into research you’ve already done. AncestryDNA uses microarray-based autosomal DNA testing. With a simple saliva sample, we survey your entire genome at over 700,000 locations.

Are my AncestryDNA® results mailed?

AncestryDNA® results are not mailed. To find your AncestryDNA results: Find my results (Or click the DNA tab twice). If your results are ready (and you're signed in to the correct account), you’ll see a page with these sections: Traits, Origins, DNA Matches, and ThruLines™. Select Origins to view your ethnicity estimate.

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