Well my results are in. That is, the results of my Autosomal DNA testing from CRI Genetics.
The breakdown provided by CRI Genetics fit into 5 main area categories. I've added the "Unassigned" area category to make sure that there is a sum total of 100%. These are
- European
- South Asian
- AdMixed American
- East Asian
- African
- Unassigned (to add up to 100%)
- 86.2%
- 6.5%
- 4.5%
- 1.7%
- 0.9%
- 0.2%
I have now had my Autosomal DNA testing done by the following companies. (These are not in any specific order.)
1. Family Tree DNA
2. Ancestry
3. 23andMe
4. Living DNA
5. My Heritage
6. National Geographic Geno 2.0
7. CRI Genetics
I have attempted to breakdown the results and tried to lump similar area categories together. As you can see from the Comparative Chart there are some similarities in test results, based on the way each company focuses with their testing procedures. But there are also some differences.
The International Society of Genetic Genealogy provides a very good company to company comparison for 4 of the organizations that provide Autosomal testing. The two (2) that are not included are Living DNA and CRI Genetics.
And as I have always said, genealogy is not necessarily only taking the details of one Autosomal DNA test. It is the search and research into the sources of documentation and family history that can lead one back into the resources of their ancestors.
Autosomal DNA testing is a tool that can assist. It is NOT the definite answer as to who you are descended from.
If you have any question about testing either your Y-DNA, mtDNA, or Autosomal DNA, please make sure that you research and decide which type of testing is the one that you should get. Do not be swayed by the slick advertisements.
If you have any comment, question, thought, idea please feel free to contact me via email at A Genealogy Hunt or jsmith58@gmail.com.
Regards,
Jim
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