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A 35-year-old female 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?

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Dr. Robert Trager
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
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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Answered Jan 29, 2022
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