Think about your family history for a moment. The stories you’ve heard, the ones you haven’t, and the little mysteries that may still be unsolved. For today’s poll, we want to know if you have taken an ancestry DNA test like 23andMe or AncestryDNA.
If you have, maybe the results surprised you. Unexpected regions, distant relatives you didn’t know existed, or confirmations of stories passed down through generations. For many people, it’s been a fascinating way to connect the dots.
Others are curious but haven’t taken the plunge. Maybe you’ve thought about it, maybe it’s on your “someday” list, or maybe you’re just waiting to hear more from others before deciding if it’s worth it. (All tests are easily available on Amazon, by the way.)
Then there are those of you who prefer to stick with traditional research—or maybe not dig into it at all. Privacy concerns, cost, or simply not feeling the need to know can all play a role. Not everyone wants their DNA sitting in a database somewhere.
And, of course, for RVers especially, there’s something interesting about the connection between travel and roots. You might find yourself visiting places your ancestors came from—or wondering if a destination you love has deeper meaning than you realized.
So what about you? Have you taken an ancestry DNA test, or is it something you’d never consider? Go ahead and vote in today’s poll and if you’ve got a surprising result or story, we’d love to hear it in the comments below. Thanks!
Have you taken an ancestry DNA test like 23andMe or AncestryDNA?
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Only DNA Test I took was at a small clinic out in Minnesota called the Mayo Clinic. Diagnosed me with Muscular Dystrophy.
I have done both 23&Me and Ancestry. I love diving into the science of 23&Me; genetics fascinates me. Even better, I did the ancestry.com test after my parents passed and discovered I had a half brother who was only 7months older than me and had the same name (spelled differently)! It threw us for a loop initially, but we’ve grown to find the humor in it and absolutely love the man who has been brought into our lives.
Nope, not when they can and will use your DNA for what ever they want, when they want.
Amen, Brother!!
I am who I am. Mom’s Scandinavian. Dad’s Celtic. Before that’s all a huge DNA blender. My sister’s 23&me: Scandinavian. My son’s 23&me: Celtic. I’m 100% Northern European American. No 23&me required.
Yes. I wanted to find out where my family came from.
They started in Germany, to England, then Scandinavia, to Ireland, and finally to the USA, but here it’s Iroquois.
I did an Ancestry DNA test, but I don’t feel it is very accurate. I get notices saying so and so might be a 2nd or 3rd cousin, but I know they are not. I use FamilySearch.org and find it more accurate as it uses information and research to trace your family tree with documentation to back up your tree.
Yes, wife and I and a son and his wife. Valuable information. Found my wife and son’s wife are both distant cousins. Wonderful information to who is related.
That 23andMe Test caused an entire family split, when our Neice found out her Father was not her biological father, just after he died in an accident. He could not have children, so he and his wife elected to get a sperm donation from a reputable center. That Father was so wonderful and loving, yet the donor had nearly 50 “babies” not one he raised. It became a heartbreaking nightmare, as it took years before the family resolved the issue and rebuilt their relationship. We think doing that test was so disruptive and terrible.
Yes, took Ancestry. My Father had always bragged he was FBI (full blooded Italian) according to Ancestry I am 50% Jewish on my Father’s side. No way to get information as to why as I am oldest surviving member of my family, No brothers or sisters. To make matters worse found out my oldest daughter is not biologically mine. So her 5 children, their 10 children (my great grands) and their 4 my (great greats) are not biologically related to me although I still consider them to be family and treat them as such.
I did an Ancestry DNA test and found that our family has no ancester with our surname. My great-great-grandmother apparently had an affair in 1872 with a married man. So, my great-grandfather should have had a different surname. A shocking surprise to our entire family because no one still living had any knowledge of that history (the skeleton in the family closet?). However, none of us are planning to change our family name!
No wish to give my DNA to some outfit who may use it for evil intentions.
Besides, I’m the best friend of a Nigerian Prince who mailed me that he will share vast quantities of his wealth with me………LOL.