Most Americans only have a vague idea of their ancestry DNA. They can glean a few clues from their surname and family stories, but the exact details are often elusive. For example, many Americans believe they have Native American DNA, but when tested, it turns out not to be true.
Up until the last two decades, ancestry DNA tests were unavailable to the general public. Now, they are very common and very affordable.
These DNA tests use an oral swab which you mail back for testing. The result can reveal your ancestry by percentages, down to a fraction of one percent. Even more interesting, some DNA kits can also reveal how much Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA you have. That’s going back many, many, many generations.
The test results are generally posted to the DNA testing company’s website; you simply log into your account to begin browsing your results. Some companies also offer the option of a printed ancestry report.
The results are often just what the person expects, but sometimes, there are some big surprises. For example, there have been cases in which a person finally discovered they had been adopted, due to their DNA results. Or even more shocking, it can reveal that a child was switched at the hospital at birth.
Fortunately, those cases are rare, and more often than not, discovering your ancestry is fascinating and fun. It can open up a whole new world of self-discovery. Genomelink can provide you with an ancestry DNA kit to start your journey.
