I RECOMMEND

COMPANIES I USE AND RECOMMEND

For DNA Testing:

23andMe.com

For autosomal DNA testing, start with 23andMe ($99) and then transfer your data to Family Tree DNA's Family Finder ($89). That way you can affordably be in two atDNA databases.


Family Tree DNA

 

For Y-STR and mtDNA testing, FTDNA is the only company that I can currently recommend. I generally recommend testing, at least, 37 markers for Y-DNA and the full sequence for mtDNA*. If finances are an issue, then start with one of the lower resolution tests, like the 12 marker Y-DNA test or HVR1 mtDNA* test, and upgrade at a later time.

*Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing is usually not genealogically informative, so I recommend that women, instead, start with autosomal DNA testing and men test either their Y-DNA or autosomal DNA (or both).

For Genealogy Research: 

Ancestry.com

Genes Reunited.co.uk

Ordering through any of these links or those on my home page will result in "Your Genetic Genealogist" receiving a small commission from your sale which helps defray the costs of my extensive volunteer work. It will not increase the price that you pay. These relationships do not affect the opinions stated in my blog in any way.

 

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