I dont know my real father and my mother is an orphan. I am asked what my nationality is everyday and it kind of brings me back to the sad fact of I dont know and will not know untill I get a blood test done or find my real father. Does anyone have some educated answers or some help. Its really sad when you have no history.
2006-09-06 09:47:40 · 5 answers · asked by Devil Women 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
More uninformed answers. Try familytreeDna.
http://www.familytreedna.com/
For a fee, they will do mtDNA, which is the DNA which is passed from mother to daughter, with only minor mutations.
Cost runs around $170 to $300 depending upon how many markers you want.
Alas, it won't tell you which nationality your father is. But, it will tell your mothers.
Last year, Oprah Winfrey did the tests, and learned she is of female ancestry of Zulus, and she was really excited.
Another woman's story was told. She was abandoned as a baby, and learned she was of Hungarian ancestry, also discovered distant cousins.
It may or may not work for you, but unless your mom talks, the best deal you have.
I did it, and all you do except pay the money and wait, is to take a toothbrush thing, and scrape the inside of your cheek.
2006-09-06 10:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a crazy amount of history, in fact the history of all your great grand children will start with you and who ever you marry. you are number one and with today's technology and the futures you will be remembered forever as your families starting point. thats pretty cool. if you still want to know your race go to any hospital or even college health center and let them do a blood test. good luck holla
2006-09-06 16:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nick K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lot of great info already. My answer has already been given. I am sorry you are sad but, hey, as the other gentleman said your genealogy begins with you. Have a great and prosperous life.
2006-09-06 17:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is only so much info you can get on a blood test. unless you're a carrier for sickle cell they're not gonna be able to tell you much.
2006-09-06 16:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Analytical blood lab.
2006-09-06 16:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by Pitambri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋