Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

hlthe2b

(102,239 posts)

7. It depends on the volume of their comparative databases. Ancestry.com has been around longer

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:11 PM

Apr 2019

My sister and I submitted from different areas of the country with different last names and with absolutely no family tree information entered. We came out essentially identical and it identified us as likely first degree relatives, i.e., sisters. In the year that has intervened the results have gotten a bit more precise as they test more and more, but the original findings have merely tightened, not really changed. So, I find confidence in that.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

20 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

According to 23&me, I'm related to Louis XVI. Anyone else have interesting results? [View all] bif Apr 2019 OP

Note that the results can change. DonaldsRump Apr 2019 #1

between DNA and family tree research, direct descendent of beachbum bob Apr 2019 #2

Well, don't lose your head over it... Aristus Apr 2019 #3

Good one! bif Apr 2019 #11

I think that was Louis XIV... Wounded Bear Apr 2019 #14

Nope. The Roman numerals can make things confusing. Aristus Apr 2019 #18

The CBC's 'Market Place' show ran an episode on DNA companies Siwsan Apr 2019 #4

It depends on the volume of their comparative databases. Ancestry.com has been around longer hlthe2b Apr 2019 #7

I think the problem comes from the drilled down detail some services offer Siwsan Apr 2019 #9

Mine has also narrowing localities .... Historic NY Apr 2019 #12

Since my Mother was adopted, is now deceeased and I have no information whatsoever, hlthe2b Apr 2019 #5

Charlemagne is Sherman A1 Apr 2019 #6

Adam and Eve? (just kidding! nt SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #10

Found before DNA was offered. Related to 2 sisters hung as witches in Salem Ma. Fla Dem Apr 2019 #13

my brother found out he is 5% English Skittles Apr 2019 #15

I have a few colorful ancestors, not necessarily ones to be completely proud of! DFW Apr 2019 #16

I have a ton of Neanderthal dna 912gdm Apr 2019 #17

You might want to also post this in the Ancestry/Genealogy Group Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #19

Thanks. Will do! bif Apr 2019 #20