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You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers: Understanding DNA Testing

February 6, 2017 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 2 Comments

DNA testing for ancestry - LIVE DNA Q&ALet's face it. DNA testing can be confusing. There seems like a plethora of DNA testing options available–autosomal, mitochondrial, Y-DNA, etc. Our clients often have many questions: What does each test determine, and which test is the best one for me to take in order to accomplish my research goals? Which family members do I test, and why? Once testing is complete, what do all the numbers mean, and where do I go from there? DNA testing for ancestry is increasing in popularity because of the incredible discoveries that DNA enables us to uncover. But if you have questions about genetic genealogy, you're not alone–and we want to help!

One of our Senior Genetic Genealogists, Paul Woodbury, will be hosting a live DNA Q&A session on the Legacy Tree Genealogists Facebook page while we are at RootsTech. The broadcast will be held on Saturday, Feb.11th at 4 p.m. MST. Users may submit their DNA-related questions in advance on our website at http://www.legacytree.com/live.

How to Access the Live DNA Q&A Session:

1. Visit the Legacy Tree Genealogists Facebook page on Saturday, Feb.11th at 4 p.m. MST

2. Click on ‘Videos' in the left hand column

3. You may now view the live broadcast. Be sure to leave a comment to let us know you're there!

DNA testing for ancestry - LIVE DNA Q&A

Tips:

  • Arrive a few minutes early to the broadcast so you can get logged-in before the session starts.
  • Share the video to your timeline so you may access it later.
  • If you have friends or family members that would benefit from the content, be sure to ‘tag' them in the comments so they can have access to the video as well.
  • Let us know what you like so we can tailor future questions to address popular topics. Hit the ‘like' or ‘love' button to provide your feedback!

Previous Live DNA Q&A Session:

Check out our previous Live DNA Q&A session broadcast from the Family Roots Expo in St. George, Utah, and don't forget to join us on Saturday, Feb.11th! 

 

Our talented team of genealogists is experienced in using and analyzing DNA test results to break through brick walls. Whether they be cases of adoption, unknown paternity, difficult-to-trace ancestors, or determining an ancestor’s ethnicity, we can help to interpret genetic genealogy tests in the context of pertinent historical records. Contact us today for a free estimate!

Filed Under: Adoption & Genetic Genealogy

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  1. Daniel r Sharp says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    My question has to do with my DNA. (MH3VZP84). I am nearly 1/2 irish,British. The other is Italian 40%. My grandfather is 100% Italian. He married into the German Dey family. I remember them as they talked in the German language. How come I have no German in my DNA? Just Italian?

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  2. Loretta says

    February 8, 2017 at 3:08 am

    I have submitted a DNA test kit through 23&me. Will I get an accurate DNA reading in terms of where my ancestors came from? For some reason I think that these test are bogus. I mean how can these kinds of tests determine my genetic makeup? I have already purchased a kit and sent it back to 23 and me, but I can’t imagine it telling me my accurate ancestral genetic makeup, but only the possible location that my ancestor may have traveled to. People travel all the time, but that doesn’t mean their ancestor’s were born of that particular region Or country. Please explain whether or not these DNA sites such as ancestry or 23&me are a waste of time and money.

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