Contemporary Population Origins

Download PDF creates a visual, rasterized copy. Use Print for selectable text and better assistive-technology support.

Contemporary Population Origins

Your modern genetic connections

Connecting to modern populations...

Analyzing modern population connections

Skip to main content
Chapter 1

Your Genetic Ancestry Map

Explore your genetic connections to modern populations across different confidence levels

About the Speculative View

This view uses the lowest confidence threshold when assigning ancestry detected in your DNA. It's designed for exploratory analysis and discovering potential connections.

When to Use
  • Exploring deeper ancestry history
  • Identifying ancient connections
  • Researching overlapping populations
What to Expect
  • 20-30+ populations may appear
  • Includes distant/uncertain matches
  • Some overlapping ancestries
Focus On
  • Percentages above 5%
  • Geographic patterns and clusters
  • Comparing with other views
At-a-Glance Summary
25%
CentralAsia
Asia
19%
North Iberian
Europe
14%
Welsh
Europe
Quick Insights
  • Your results show genetic connections to 3 major population groups
  • Explore the interactive map and detailed regional cards below to learn more
  • Use the AI Assistant to get personalized interpretations of your results

Speculative Results

Your genetic ancestry breakdown

Asia
50.00%
Central Asian, Northern Indian & Pakistani 36.76%
Central Asian 25.00%
North East India 11.76%
Chinese & Southeast Asian 13.24%
Chinese 13.24%
Europe
50.00%
Southern European 26.92%
North Iberian 18.80%
Sardinian 8.12%
Northwestern European 23.08%
Welsh 13.96%
Orkney Islands 9.12%

Please note that the highlighted areas on this map are simply a visual guide and should not be interpreted as exact or definitive ancestry borders.

Chapter 2

Explore Your Ancestral Regions

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of the populations that share your DNA

Central Asian
25.00%
Central Asian
Asia

The Central Asian region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance tr ...

Chinese
13.24%
Chinese
Asia

The Chinese region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance trade, m ...

North East India
11.76%
North East India
Asia

The North East India region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance ...

North Iberian
18.80%
North Iberian
Europe

The North Iberian region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance ...

Welsh
13.96%
Welsh
Europe

The Welsh region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trade, m ...

Orkney Islands
9.12%
Orkney Islands
Europe

The Orkney Islands region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance ...

Sardinian
8.12%
Sardinian
Europe

The Sardinian region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trad ...

AI ASSISTANT by DNAGENICS

Enabled until 2027-10-12

This AI analysis is limited to geographical regions and percentage distributions only. No additional data or personal information is included in this analysis. Results are an AI-generated interpretation of genetic similarity to reference populations, not proof of ancestry, ethnicity, or identity.

Try these questions:

About the Intermediate View

This view uses a medium confidence threshold, providing a balanced approach between specificity and coverage. It's ideal for general ancestry exploration.

Balanced Approach
  • Moderate statistical threshold
  • Good detail without noise
  • Suitable for most users
Expected Results
  • 10-20 populations typically
  • Mix of certain and possible matches
  • Clear regional patterns
Interpretation Tips
  • Good starting point for analysis
  • Balance between views
  • Compare with Conservative
At-a-Glance Summary
59%
French German
Europe
10%
CentralAsia
Asia
8%
NorteastIndia
Asia
Quick Insights
  • Your results show genetic connections to 3 major population groups
  • Explore the interactive map and detailed regional cards below to learn more
  • Use the AI Assistant to get personalized interpretations of your results

Intermediate Results

Your genetic ancestry breakdown

Europe
67.60%
Northwestern European 58.93%
Northwestern European 58.93%
Southern European 8.67%
Sardinian 4.53%
Balkan 4.14%
Asia
23.40%
Central Asian, Northern Indian & Pakistani 18.12%
Central Asian 9.81%
North East India 8.30%
Chinese & Southeast Asian 5.28%
Chinese 5.28%
Africa
7.20%
Northern East African 6.40%
Ethiopian 6.40%
Broadly African 0.80%
Broadly African 0.80%
Oceania
1.40%
Broadly Oceanian 1.40%
Broadly Oceanian 1.40%
America
0.40%
Broadly American 0.40%
Broadly American 0.40%

Please note that the highlighted areas on this map are simply a visual guide and should not be interpreted as exact or definitive ancestry borders.

Explore Your Ancestral Regions

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of the populations that share your DNA

Northwestern European
58.93%
Northwestern European
Europe

The Northwestern European region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-d ...

Sardinian
4.53%
Sardinian
Europe

The Sardinian region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trad ...

Balkan
4.14%
Balkan
Europe

The Balkan region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trade, ...

Central Asian
9.81%
Central Asian
Asia

The Central Asian region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance tr ...

North East India
8.30%
North East India
Asia

The North East India region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance ...

Chinese
5.28%
Chinese
Asia

The Chinese region within Asia is historically defined by its position within long-distance trade, m ...

Ethiopian
6.40%
Ethiopian
Africa

The Ethiopian region within Africa is historically defined by its position within long-distance trad ...

Broadly African
0.80%
Broadly African
Africa

The Broadly African ancestry category represents genetic signals that clearly originate from the Afr ...

Broadly Oceanian
1.40%
Broadly Oceanian
Oceania

The Broadly Oceanian ancestry category represents genetic signals originating from the Pacific regio ...

Broadly American
0.40%
Broadly American
America

The Broadly American ancestry category encompasses genetic signals originating from Indigenous peopl ...

AI ASSISTANT by DNAGENICS

Enabled until 2027-10-12

This AI analysis is limited to geographical regions and percentage distributions only. No additional data or personal information is included in this analysis. Results are an AI-generated interpretation of genetic similarity to reference populations, not proof of ancestry, ethnicity, or identity.

Try these questions:

About the Conservative View

This view uses the highest confidence threshold, showing only the most certain ancestry assignments. It reflects your closest connections and most recent ancestry.

High Confidence
  • Strictest statistical threshold
  • Most reliable matches
  • Best for family tree verification
What You'll See
  • 5-15 populations typically
  • Concentrated percentages
  • Recent ancestry (2-5 generations)
Understanding Results
  • Fewer populations = more certainty
  • Higher percentages per region
  • Direct recent connections
At-a-Glance Summary
87%
French German
Europe
7%
Sardinian
Europe
6%
Balkan
Europe
Quick Insights
  • Your results show genetic connections to 3 major population groups
  • Explore the interactive map and detailed regional cards below to learn more
  • Use the AI Assistant to get personalized interpretations of your results

Conservative Results

Your genetic ancestry breakdown

Europe
100.00%
Northwestern European 87.17%
Northwestern European 87.17%
Southern European 12.83%
Sardinian 6.71%
Balkan 6.12%

Please note that the highlighted areas on this map are simply a visual guide and should not be interpreted as exact or definitive ancestry borders.

Explore Your Ancestral Regions

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of the populations that share your DNA

Northwestern European
87.17%
Northwestern European
Europe

The Northwestern European region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-d ...

Sardinian
6.71%
Sardinian
Europe

The Sardinian region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trad ...

Balkan
6.12%
Balkan
Europe

The Balkan region within Europe is historically defined by its position within long-distance trade, ...

AI ASSISTANT by DNAGENICS

Enabled until 2027-10-12

This AI analysis is limited to geographical regions and percentage distributions only. No additional data or personal information is included in this analysis. Results are an AI-generated interpretation of genetic similarity to reference populations, not proof of ancestry, ethnicity, or identity.

Try these questions:

Chapter 2

Understanding Your Results

Key concepts to interpret your genetic ancestry

Genetic Similarity

Percentages show how similar your DNA is to reference populations, not exact ancestry fractions from specific ancestors.

Multiple Confidence Levels

Choose between Speculative, Intermediate, and Conservative views to explore your ancestry at different confidence thresholds.

Modern Populations

Results show connections to present-day populations, reflecting recent ancestry and migrations from the last 1000 years.

Percentage Interpretation

Focus on larger percentages (>5%) for meaningful connections. Small percentages may represent noise or very distant connections.

Start with Conservative

Begin with the Conservative view to see your most recent and confident ancestry connections.

Geographic Proximity

Populations close to each other often share genetic signals due to historical migrations.

Use AI Assistant

Get personalized interpretations of your results with our AI-powered analysis tool.

Chapter 3

Modern Heritage Timeline

Key historical events that shaped the contemporary populations in your ancestry

Medieval Era

Western Xia (Tangut)

Tangut rule integrated Tibeto-Burman, Han, and steppe communities in the Hexi Corridor. This produced enduring admixture signals in northwestern populations.

Chinese
Medieval Era

Khwarezmian Empire

Regional conquests mobilized soldiers and captives across riverine oases, modestly mixing steppe and Iranian components. Many signals were later overwritten by Mongol-era movements.

Central Asian
Medieval Era

Jin Dynasty (Jurchen)

Jurchen conquest brought Manchurian-related ancestry into northern populations and implemented relocations that reshaped urban and rural gene pools. Mixed households and garrisons reinforced admixture.

Chinese
Medieval Era

Jurchen Expansion and Population Transfers

Conquest and relocations increased Manchurian-related admixture in northern China and displaced many Han southward. Urban centers show signals of mixed Jurchen-Han ancestry.

Chinese
Medieval Era

Zagwe Dynasty

Agaw-speaking elites ruled a multiethnic highland realm; local intermarriage and Christianization reinforced continuity with limited external input.

Ethiopian
Chapter 4

Technical Details & FAQs

Understanding the science behind your results

Contemporary Population Origins is our analysis that shows how your DNA connects to modern populations living today or in recent history. Unlike ancient DNA tests that look at archaeological samples from Bronze Age or earlier, this report focuses on the last 1000 years of human history.

The term "contemporary" means we're comparing your DNA to reference populations that exist now or existed in recent historical times. This helps you understand which modern ethnic groups and geographic regions share the most genetic similarity with you.

Modern ancestry analyzes your genetic similarity to present-day populations, while ancient ancestry compares your DNA to archaeological samples from thousands of years ago. Modern ancestry reflects more recent migrations and population movements, typically within the last 1000 years.

The percentages represent genetic similarity scores, not exact ancestry fractions. A 25% match to a population doesn't mean you have exactly one grandparent from that group, but rather that 25% of your genetic markers are similar to that population's typical patterns.

Focus on larger percentages (>5%) and patterns across regions rather than exact numbers. Compare all three confidence levels to understand the certainty of your matches.

We provide three confidence levels:

  • Speculative: Shows all detected ancestry, including distant or uncertain connections. May show 20-30+ populations.
  • Intermediate: Balances specificity with coverage. Typically shows 10-20 populations.
  • Conservative: Shows only the most confident ancestry assignments. Usually displays 5-15 populations.

Genetic ancestry and cultural/family history don't always align perfectly. This is normal and expected due to:

  • Random inheritance: You inherit roughly 50% from each parent, but specific segments vary.
  • Historical migrations: Your DNA may carry signatures from migrations before recorded family history.
  • Cultural vs genetic identity: Cultural identity is shaped by many non-genetic factors.

While our analysis is based on current genetic research, it's important to understand:

  • Reference population coverage varies by region
  • Small percentages (<3%) may not be statistically significant
  • Results may change as databases improve
  • Genetic ancestry ? cultural or ethnic identity
Sample Database Updated 15 Nov 2023
Algorithm Version v1.0
Statistical Methods

We employ admixture analysis, a well-established statistical approach that models your DNA as a mixture of contributions from different reference populations. The algorithm analyzes hundreds of thousands of genetic markers across your genome.

Reference Population Database

Our analysis uses a curated database of genetic profiles from populations worldwide, including modern samples from living individuals and recent historical samples where available.

Confidence Threshold Calculation

The three confidence levels represent different statistical stringency. Conservative uses the highest threshold requiring strong evidence, Intermediate uses moderate threshold, and Speculative uses lower threshold for detecting weaker signals.

Quality Metrics

We assess analysis quality through coverage percentage (typically >98%), call rate, reference match quality, and internal cross-validation. Average accuracy for Conservative view assignments is >90% for well-represented ancestry.

Chapter 5

Your Heritage Summary

A shareable snapshot of your modern population alignment

Shared Modern Origins

DEMO REPORT
10 Regions Detected
5 Continents
59% Top Match
Intermediate Confidence Level

Top Ancestry Regions

#1
Northwestern European
58.93%
#2
Central Asian
9.81%
#3
North East India
8.30%
Top Continents Europe (67.6%), Asia (23.4%), Africa (7.2%)
AI Infographic
9:16 image Uses AI credits

Turn your modern population ancestry breakdown into a shareable vertical infographic. Uses the same AI image credits as G25 Studio.

}
DEMO Sample report with example data. Not your results.
SAMPLE REPORT Example DNA profile This is a sample report with example data. It is not your personal report, and the results do not describe you.
Sample data, not your report
Use code for 35% off • Expires Oct 14