Comments on: Ancestry.com DNA welcomes you to our new BLOG home and much more

By: Wendy Jessen

Wendy Jessen — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:13:47 +0000

Brett, 23andMe does not type Y chromosome STRs like we do; furthermore, with few common mtDNA SNPs between us, squeezing their data into our format is not a viable option. We are working together with 23andMe on some future collaborative considerations.

By: Brett V.

Brett V. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:51:19 +0000

Wendy, I’m a paid subscriber to Ancestry.com, but prior to joining had a DNA test through 23andMe. Though they are Ancestry.com’s official DNA partner, transferring the DNA results is a challenge. First, 23andMe is not listed as an provider option, and one therefore must to choose “Other.” Then, when you get to the “Transfer Your DNA” page, the marker value drop downs do not correspond with 23andMe’s “Raw Data” report… Isn’t there an easier way to transfer my 23andMe data? Shouldn’t I be able to migrate the data, as you are both partner companies? Thanks, and I look forward to your thoughts….

By: Wendy Jessen

Wendy Jessen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:08:20 +0000

Ancestry.com DNA provides an indication of your ancestral haplogroup and reveals your precise DNA values. Although deep ancestral geographic information is provided, precise tribal or ethnicity breakdown is not a result of the paternal and maternal testing offered. For more information, please visit our FAQs.

By: Floyd Dutson

Floyd Dutson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:13:55 +0000

Why do I not receive a percentage breakdown of your ethnicity, race or geographic origin with any Ancestry.com DNA test.

By: Jane Belmont

Jane Belmont — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:45:36 +0000

I find I must “eat crow” just checked again and found that they restored the search surnames so that the list comes up now. Thanks

By: Jane Belmont

Jane Belmont — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:30:06 +0000

I, too, find the new look confusing. I find I have to do more to get less. So far, I’ve been able to use the old look. Hope they don’t take that away, but rather let suscribers have the choice of new or old. That being said, I also have a complaint about the new DNA look. In the past, I have been able to type in my surname and find others with same. I don’t have the need for groups at this time, but would like to see other surnames who have tested. When I type in my surname, Belmont, I come up with all kinds of results mostly for Belmont County in a multitude of states. Don’t want that – only want surnames. Have talked with dna@ancestry.com and while they have been very nice, they have no answers. Very frustrating to say the least. New is not alway better!

By: Kathleen Demara

Kathleen Demara — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:48:11 +0000

I’m a beginner and just wanting to know my family and if in fact I’m a chippewea indian. I know I’ve found my deceased father who died in 1974 and a grandfather same name born in 1881. I was told many years ago from my mother that I had both grandparents that were indian. As I’ve gotten olden with children and grandchildren, I’m doing more searching. I never met my father,I just found out the year he died yesterday. I’m hoping from this site maybe a relative will be looking and the site will work for me and my family. I do appreciate this site and the helpful hints.

Thanks Again,

Kathleen Demara

By: Wendy Jessen

Wendy Jessen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:18:06 +0000

Maurice, a link on the homepage entitled “Transfer Results From Other Lab” will take you through the process of adding results from another lab. Not all labs are yet represented, however, at this time.

By: Maurice L. Sarles, Jr.

Maurice L. Sarles, Jr. — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:41:05 +0000

I submitted my DNA to Sorenson (SMGF) and eventually my Y-DNA results appreared in their Y-DNA Database. Recently I submitted my DNA to GeneTree and now have my mtDNA results. How do I get that into into my Ancestry profile without having to pay over and over again?

By: Wendy Jessen

Wendy Jessen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:14:52 +0000

Keith, this blog is about Ancestry.com DNA and the DNA service. Your question would best be directed to Anne Mitchell http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/category/ancestry-com/search/. thanks