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DNA kit - is it worthwhile?

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 5 Jan 2019 22:34

Did you know that the %age of ethnicities and origins in your DNA history can vary between tests from different sites, and people have even reported that doing one DNA test on ancestry and then repeating the test on ancestry later have resulted in different %ages being shown?

Only one reason why I have no intention of having my DNA done!

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Debra

Debra Report 5 Jan 2019 22:22

Thank you for sharing.
I’m trying to find out where in a Ireland my ancestors come from and have ordered the DNA kit from ancestry.
In which case will the results potentially put me in touch with relatives if they are already on ancestry ?

Flip

Flip Report 5 Jan 2019 22:02

I've done one on ancestry, then imported the results to MyHeritage. Found my half sister, my father and most of his family - who I'm now in contact with. So I believe it depends on what you are trying to find whether it's worth it or not.

For me it was worth it.

Added see this thread:
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1374639?page=1

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Anything & everything!

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 5 Jan 2019 21:13

Personally, I don't think they are helpful and would not have one done

Others have contrary views!

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Debra

Debra Report 5 Jan 2019 18:16

Hello
I’m thinking of ordering a DNA kit - is there anyone here who has done similar ?
Would you recommend it and if so how did it help with your research?
Thanks

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