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2007-05-07 16:33:17 · 4 answers · asked by mandee 2 in Arts & Humanities Genealogy

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There is a DNA test that can tell if you have Indian ancestry , it won't tell what tribe though.
got mine done and it showed positive for Indian , we know of what tribe and from what reservation

2007-05-07 16:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Robert F 7 · 1 0

If you are speaking of American Indian ancestry it is not that easy. My grandparents were born on a reservsation and I found the census records which listed them all as ***** or mullatto. Remember depending on the time the races listed were not always accurate. When I was in school they taught me that there were only 3 races *****, caucasion and asian. They actually told me to my face that Indian is not a race but a blend of several races!
So do not depend on the census. If you have no clue to the tribe do a search for tribes in the area where your family is from and see if they have an active tribe. If they do you can write them and ask them to check the tribal logs. That is the best you can get.
I hear there are DNA tests that can be done but usually they can not track it down to a tribe. If members of the tribe have been tested you can see if there is a way to compare your DNA for verification or maybe you can convince someone to take a test. Thats all I can help with.
and if you are referring to East Indians I guess my post has not helped you at all. Good luck in your quest. Remember the best place to find your history is by speaking to the elders of your family. They know things that have not been recorded or available on the Internet!

2007-05-08 13:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Monkey 2 · 0 0

The usual way is to first build what you know and can learn from your living elders. Ask who their parents and grandparents were as far back as any can recall. You'll need full names, dates and places of births, marriages and deaths. Enter this on genealogy software for organization.

Next you'll need access to census at minimum to begin tracking back your family generations. Your local library or LDS family history center may be able to help you there.

2007-05-07 21:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If you mean Indian as from the country India, ask your relatives if they know which region or town they come from, as there would be family records kept at temples and mosques. Unfortunately, it would probably mean travelling there, which would involve a lot of expense.

2007-05-08 08:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by derfini 7 · 0 0

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