AncestryDNA or 23andme

[Dick]

And 23andme will tell him next to nothing about his haplogroup unless he has some super common R1b haplogroup.

True but if he has 500 bucks to shell out then go for it


https://www.familytreedna.com/

[Warmian]

You don’t have to spend that much. FTdna gave me my exact haplogroup for less than 150. They told me more about my haplogroup with the baseline than 23andme. 23andme told me nothing.

[Dick]

You don’t have to spend that much. FTdna gave me my exact haplogroup for less than 150. They told me more about my haplogroup with the baseline than 23andme. 23andme told me nothing.

He wants it all, not just ydna.

[Benyzero]

I think Ill order the 23andme test for now, thank you all the answers, suggestions. If someone has any other observation, or opinions let's discuss, just feel free to leave comment. I would gladly read more of this topic .

[Mr.G]

I think Ill order the 23andme test for now, thank you all the answers, suggestions. If someone has any other obs.ervation, or opinions let's discuss, just feel free to leave comment. I would gladly read more of this topic .

You can always try AncestryDNA later. If you want to see my results from both company's send me a pm and I'll send them to you.

[apcar]

Hi,

For the most data you will want to take the Ancestry test. They have sold over 10 million tests. FTDNA has not sold 1 million of the equivalent tests, 23 are at 5 million. You can then download your raw DNA from Ancestry and upload it to MyHeritage, LivingDNA, GEDMatch, but not 23AndMe. You can't upload to Ancestry either and the Ancestry test is better, it's able to match you with more distant cousins than any other test. I also find Ancestry's ethnicity results are a bit better.

Then get the Y and MT tests from FTDNA. Start with the Y-67 tests, which is the first one that is really useful in the genealogical time period. You can upgrade it later if you need to. It's about $90 off at the moment.

The MT test is also currently on offer. Given the small number of people who have taken the test you are unlikely to find any relatives.

[Benyzero]

Hi,

For the most data you will want to take the Ancestry test. They have sold over 10 million tests. FTDNA has not sold 1 million of the equivalent tests, 23 are at 5 million. You can then download your raw DNA from Ancestry and upload it to MyHeritage, LivingDNA, GEDMatch, but not 23AndMe. You can't upload to Ancestry either and the Ancestry test is better, it's able to match you with more distant cousins than any other test. I also find Ancestry's ethnicity results are a bit better.

Then get the Y and MT tests from FTDNA. Start with the Y-67 tests, which is the first one that is really useful in the genealogical time period. You can upgrade it later if you need to. It's about $90 off at the moment.

The MT test is also currently on offer. Given the small number of people who have taken the test you are unlikely to find any relatives.

Thank you for your answer , but I already ordered the 23andme test last week, may I will try the Ancestry one or ftdna too later, out of curiosity.

[Dick]

Thank you for your answer , but I already ordered the 23andme test last week, may I will try the Ancestry one or ftdna too later, out of curiosity.

i hope you are I1

[Benyzero]

i hope you are I1

Not likely : ) but who knows ...

[Dick]

Not likely : ) but who knows ...

I will pray for you. Sacrifice a chicken or something.