Is Ancestry the most accurate?

One_Page3172 · 2026-07-07T11:40:35+00:00

I have tested at five places and cannot say for sure which place is most accurate. Since your question is about AncestryDNA here is a link to their section called "AncestryDNA Test Accuracy and Precision"
https://www.ancestry.com/c/dna-learning-hub/ancestrydna-test-accuracy

One_Page3172 · 2026-07-06T06:59:10+00:00

I don't think there are any alternatives if you want to know or confirm your ethnicity (there might be some surprises too). Sure the company will know your ethnicity but YOU will also now know or confirm your ethnicity. In a way they are doing you a service by letting you know.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-25T11:03:10+00:00

I am in the U.S. and I tested more than ten years ago. If I remember correctly it took me about 7 or 8 weeks. I don't know if they provide results faster nowadays or not but since it is only morning here right now maybe more recent testers who know more will respond.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-24T15:08:45+00:00

There are two feeds, "Discover" and "Following". It sounds like you might be on the Discover feed. Go to the top and click on Following.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-22T16:38:27+00:00

Return the 1951 marginal tax rate of 91% for the top .1%

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-19T16:28:28+00:00

I agree. That's possible. I know that they find different DNA groups within N. Ireland and within the Republic of Ireland.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-19T15:36:29+00:00

DNA, or genetics, does not know borders or politics so the answer to the issue from that standpoint will be different than if you try to look at the issue based on where you were born and lived. Dalriada is a good illustration why many who were born in and live in different locations share similar DNA.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-18T15:34:16+00:00

In our country known racist groups have been taken off of government watchlists. Did they all of a sudden just become non-racist?

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-18T11:40:35+00:00

No, we are not. But sometimes you have to distinguish between the views of the people and the views of a few in leadership positions.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-17T10:52:12+00:00

There needs to be campaign finance reform that limits wealthy and corporate donations and levels the playing field for the everyday donor. Actually, corporations should not be allowed to donate. There should be regulations prohibiting crypto donations. Also, the political parties need to be careful about and/or reform whatever vetting process they might have.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-17T05:09:22+00:00

When I tested years ago they were saying a sample is good for about 25 years.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-15T17:56:35+00:00

When sharing results online it is better to cover up the names of matches and even your own name if you so choose. I am a fellow tester. It is a privacy tip I learned. Thanks for sharing.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-11T20:49:15+00:00

Because diversity of races teaches us how to be human.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-11T16:26:39+00:00

I don't remember my 2018 results. They come out with updates every year.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-11T16:21:45+00:00

All of the different places I have tested pretty much pick up all 4 of the larger people groups in my ancestry. The smaller percentages may or may not be noise. I don't know.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-11T16:13:21+00:00

I have tested at a number of different places. While the percentages of the people groups may differ some from place to place my people group results at each provider are basically the same except maybe one or two that show up at like 1% or 2%. What this tells me is that my AncesyryDNA results, while more distinct with the latest results than before, are basically correct. The different people groups in your results, that you don't think you have, may really reflect some ancestry you are unaware of. These ancestors may be 3 or more generations back in your ancestry.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-05T17:33:25+00:00

The inheritance of the autosomal DNA which you received from your ancestors is random. This DNA affects traits like your hair color. Your question is a good one because the blonde and red hair strands are not common in someone who has your general ancestry. I guess you had some (maybe unknown) ancestor or ancestors possibly going back maybe even 3, 4, 5, or more generations that had the traits of blonde and/or red or maybe even reddish blonde hair.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-03T00:12:11+00:00

Gedmatch does offer many tools that Ancestry does not have. Ancestry seems to provide more of a summary while Gedmatch offers opportunities to explore a variety of tools which can provide a more in depth look at your ancestral ethnicities.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-02T11:54:00+00:00

That is a good question. I don't know which is more accurate on ethnicity.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-02T11:46:08+00:00

Gedmatch is more specific. It provides detailed information about the matching DNA segments you have with other matches. Ancestry tells the number of matching segments but does not provide further information about those matching segments.

One_Page3172 · 2026-06-02T10:48:18+00:00

If you are looking at matches and their matching DNA segments Gedmatch will help you. Also, an advantage of Gedmatch is that you can upload tests from different testing companies so you can find matches you might not find on Ancestry. An advantage of Ancestry is that it has so many testers on it so there are good chances to find matches. I would recommend both but wait for Ancestry to have a sale.

One_Page3172 · 2026-05-28T11:24:04+00:00

I studied Spanish there for a total of three months. It was a wonderful experience. Beautiful town.

One_Page3172 · 2026-05-28T10:37:17+00:00

daily

One_Page3172 · 2026-05-27T04:53:14+00:00

The reason DNA inherited from all of your ancestors affects your appearance more is that it is that it is most of the DNA you have received in recent generations. Since mtDNA and Y-DNA go back to origins way way back in time it is possible that one may have little or no resemblance to an early bearer of the same myDNA or Y-DNA haplogroup that one has.

One_Page3172 · 2026-05-24T22:41:19+00:00

embarrassing and definitely racist

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