Viking Ancestry

There are more people living now that have Viking ancestry than realize the fact. A site that offers a short overview on Viking ancestry is the Land of Legend page. Another informational site is the Family Ancestry page. Also, DNA testing is now available to confirm a connection to a Viking. By performing a search through one of the many search engines online, DNA testing information and prices can be found.

Genetic Genealogy

As DNA genealogy becomes more common place and used by researchers, many are looking for guides and assistance. One such site that aids in learning the terminology and where help can be found is the International Society of Genetic Genealogy website. From there, can be found links to DNA information on the Internet, 'Famous DNA' information, speakers and meeting notices, and a connection to joining a Yahoo DNA forum group. The best thing about it is it's FREE. As they say, 'Genetic Genealogy has helped thousands! Begin your quest by test today!'

DNA Ancestry

With the addition of DNA testing becoming more widely and actively used by genealogists, many researchers find themselves wanting to know more about testing, and, signing up to be tested. Since there are now more online web sites that offer DNA testing service than there were 6 or 8 years ago, the following list of links are some of the more well known that answer questions and perform the testing for applicants. Fees for each vary, so shop around before deciding.

DNA Heritage ~ http://www.dnaheritage.com/ ~ over 75,000 database records

Family Tree DNA ~ http://www.familytreedna.com/default.aspx ~ over120,000 database records

Genetic Genealogy ~ http://www.dnaancestryproject.com/index.php ~ thousands of database records

My Genetic Heritage ~ http://www.mygeneticheritage.com/ ~ thousands of database records

National Geographic's Genographic Project ~ https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/index.html ~ over 78,000 database records

Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation ~ http://www.smgf.org/ ~ over 70,000 database records (Free service)

ysearch ~ http://www.ysearch.org/ ~ over 54,000 database records