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How accurate are ancestry dna tests that claim to determine your ethnic origins? i took one and although my mother's side of the family is all italian (and we still have family in italy), my results showed very little italian ancestry for me. why?

Q: how accurate are ancestry dna tests that claim to determine your ethnic origins? i took one and although my mother's side of the family is all italian (and we still have family in italy), my results showed very little italian ancestry for me. why?

: You might have taken a test from an unreputable agency. Look up a nationally recognized agency or ask friends who have one done.

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You might have taken a test from an unreputable agency. Look up a nationally recognized agency or ask friends who have one done.

Answered 1/29/2022

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A member asked:

How accurate are ancestry dna tests that claim to determine your ethnic origins? i took one and although my mother's side of the family is all italian (and we still have family in italy), my results showed very little italian ancestry for me. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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