Ancestry DNA Testing

Ever wonder if one of your ancestors was a Native American? Adopted and looking for some cultural roots? Or are you working on your family tree and looking for new avenues to search? Well you might want to consider ancestry DNA testing. It is a simple test with one goal in mind - to located your deep ancestral roots. In addition, most ancestry DNA testing kits come with a genetic fingerprint profile as well.

The tests are usually generalized into certain groups of people such as Africans, Indo European, Native American and East Asians since they are large historical groups. Such exams are legal and will hold up in court which are especially useful in America if you are a Native American. You can learn if you are entitled to any relief and casino funds, free college tuition, and more.

Most of these basic ancestry DNA testing kits will be mailed to your door and ask you to swab the inside of your cheeks. They use these tissue samples to determine your DNA profile. There are lots of tests available, such as a European test so you can learn where in the European Map you originated from. You might want to purchase two or three kits if you believe you know which ones may apply to you.

You do not need to be in the dark about your cultural roots any more. These DNA testing kits help with your search and hopefully find the answers you are looking for. The costs are very minimal for the benefit of knowing your ancestors. For a complete test kit you are looking at spending around $1000 - there are generally discount programs for ordering all the available tests. If you just are curious and want a basic package they start around $250-$300 for each kit.

You do not need to test everyone in the family. In fact it is recommended you test the males since they carry the unique XY or Y chromosome that women do not carry. This Y chromosome is vital in finding all the clues and ancestry. The tests are based on statistical probabilities of your origins, so interpret all numbers and percentages with caution. Usually when presenting this for legal purposes the courts require more than ancestry DNA testing as evidence to support a claim of heritage.