Ethnic Ancestry:
Discover Your Roots with DNA

Most people are curious about their ethnic ancestry. Yet few of us have any real facts about the ethnic makeup of our ancestors.

Even if we know the ethnic background of one or two recent ancestors, we don't know our true proportions. What about our four grandparents? Our eight great-grandparents? And so on.

DNA testing can provide enlightening answers for us and our children. And in some cases that information can be used for financial gain.

Proving minority status can be helpful in race-based college admissions and job applications.

Members of certain ethnic groups may qualify for financial aid that’s not available to the general population of college students.

Others are seeking to prove their American Indian ancestry in order to share in the growing wealth of tribe casinos.

As a result of this demand, businesses have sprung up to offer DNA tests of ethnicity.

My site offers advice on choosing the right test and properly interpreting the results.

I begin with an overview of the three categories of Ethnic DNA Testing.

To learn how DNA testing can help you identify and confirm Native American ancestry, see Indian DNA Test.

If you want to confirm Jewish ancestry, read this article by the founder of Family Tree DNA.



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