DNA update report

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

Back in about 2006, we did DNA testing with FamilyTree DNA.

My local genealogy society had hosted a genetic genealogy workshop - and test kits were available after the meeting. Both my brother and I tested - Bro for Y-DNA and Me for mtDNA). Not much else was available 15 years ago.

As techology has advanced - we upgraded our tests several times. And - also tested with Ancestry partcularly to find current relatives / matches.

Anyway .... I got the latest autosomal DNA test results this morning from Family Tree DNA.

What is interesting is that the results match almost exactly what we learned in high school world history classes (in the late 1950s) re migrations west from Eastern Europe.

My results are almost a road map from the Ural Mountans to the British Isles!

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@ALRATIBA "As techology has advanced - we upgraded our tests several times. And - also tested with Ancestry partcularly to find current relatives / matches."

Just curious.......

Why take so many tests? Every test you've taken a new "relative" is found and/or matched?

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

@Mz iMac

As technology changes and the participant base increases - results change. They use our prior samples for additional tests.

My main interest is ancient ancestry - before there was a paper trail.

My mitochondrial haplogroup is a rather small percentage worldwide. I think the last I read - we were less than 4% of the world's population. So - I want to know as far as possible - where my ancient maternal ancesters came from. (Read "Seven Daughters of Eve" by Bryan Sykes - from Oxford Univ.)

My brother's Y is one of the most common types in Western Europe. So - it's interesting to find out where our ancient male ancestors came from. I haven't got his updated results yet - patiently waiting.

Finding relatives is just an extra. Fun to find them - but my interest is really just our ancient origins.

shebamom · ‎03-18-2010

I've taken three DNA kits. One with Family Tree DNA, Ancestry, and 23&Me. You do get different relatives from each one because your relatives have to have their test done from the same company you do. Each company has their own data bases, and they don't share. Of course a relative has to have a DNA test done to begin with! Most people do know their immediate family members (many don't !), so I 'm after 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (etc.) that come down from all sorts of great, or great great, grandparents. I've done great so far, proving my own genealogy research is correct.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@ALRATIBA Interesting. You're the first I've heard tracking down their "prehistoric" ancestors.

Keep us updated. I find what you are doing fascinating.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Solar Is My Name · ‎03-09-2010

Our family has done Ancestry DNA. I like that when they have increased numbers of people being tested, then Ancestry DNA can give you an updated report on your own DNA. (YOUR DNA doesn't change, but their science can with more certainty pinpoint your test results. For example: 2 years ago it may have been reported to you that you are 3% German, but after more samples they see more indicators and report that you are 10% German.)

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I just can't get that interested in people I don't know or never met, and who basically have nothing to do with who I am.

And I'm not at all interested in new relatives I might find and who might find me.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

I've had many real life relatives who never bothered to keep in touch. Like not even 1 Christmas card a year so I can't imagine doing DNA testing for that purpose.

Pretty happy with Brother From Another Mother explanations. 😉

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

@shebamom wrote:
I've taken three DNA kits. One with Family Tree DNA, Ancestry, and 23&Me. You do get different relatives from each one because your relatives have to have their test done from the same company you do. Each company has their own data bases, and they don't share. Of course a relative has to have a DNA test done to begin with! Most people do know their immediate family members (many don't !), so I 'm after 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (etc.) that come down from all sorts of great, or great great, grandparents. I've done great so far, proving my own genealogy research is correct.

Alot of people who did dna testing via various companies use GED Match .