Can the DNA Fingerprint Test provide information about my ancestors not available through traditional genealogy?
You bet! Genealogical research is limited by what records are available, how far they date back, how much time and energy you can commit to it, and the types of information people chose to record. Typically, genealogy concentrates on a handful of ancestors in the recent past. It cannot provide a complete picture of a person’s total genetic ancestry. DNA Fingerprint uses genetic material inherited from all one’s ancestors and lines of descent to provide a “big picture” view of genetic connections. One’s genetic ancestry can date back to the origins of populations hundreds or thousands of years ago and fill gaps left by traditional genealogy. Moreover, matches are expressed in the self-identifying labels actually used by living persons, not in genetic jargon or historical terms (e.g., Hispanic, Polish, Native American). How does DNA Fingerprint Test differ from an admixture test? Admixture tests estimate the contributions to a person’s DNA from several broad geographical groups, for inst
