You Are Not Alone Your Ancestry Lives Today
Your genetic heritage isn't locked in the past—it pulses through communities around the world right now. Discover the living populations who share your DNA and feel the connection to people, places, and cultures that span the globe.
What Are Contemporary Populations?
Understanding the living threads that connect you to communities around the world
Living Genetic Threads
Shared Genetic Signals
Patterns that connect you to living communities
Worldwide Distribution
Your connections span continents and cultures
Living Heritage
Real people who share parts of your story
People, Not Just Data
Contemporary populations are groups of people alive today who share distinct genetic signatures. These aren't abstract categories—they're real communities shaped by centuries of shared history, culture, language, and place.
When we measure genetic similarity, we're revealing the invisible threads that connect you to these living communities. Your DNA carries echoes of the same heritage that flows through people across the world—people whose ancestors walked similar paths, spoke related languages, and built connected cultures.
Your ancestry isn't a museum piece. It's a living connection to people who share your world today.
Populations as Living Communities
Behind every genetic signal are real people with rich, complex stories
We measure genetic signals—but we are describing people's living stories. Every population represents communities shaped by centuries of migration, adaptation, cultural exchange, and resilience. These are not stereotypes or simple labels. They are the complex tapestry of human experience.
Urban Centers
Modern cities where cultures blend and new identities emerge from ancient roots.
Mountain Communities
Peoples who preserved unique traditions and genetic signatures through geographic isolation.
Coastal Peoples
Maritime cultures connected by trade routes that carried genes alongside goods.
Agricultural Heartlands
Farming communities whose roots stretch back millennia in the same fertile lands.
Crossroads of Trade
Regions where East meets West, where genes and ideas have mixed for centuries.
Forest Peoples
Communities shaped by dense woodlands, carrying ancient genetic signatures.
Genetic similarity is a shared connection, not a definition. These are living people with their own stories, dreams, and futures.
What This Report Reveals
This isn't a label—it's living ancestry that resonates today
Your Population Alignments
Discover which contemporary populations you most closely align with—and understand what that connection means in human terms.
Human Context
See your genetic percentages translated into stories—communities, places, and cultures that share your genetic heritage.
Living Connections
Understand how your DNA links you to people around the world today—not just ancestors in the past.
Geographic Presence
Explore interactive maps showing where your genetic connections live and thrive in the modern world.
Example Population Breakdown
See how your results reveal connections to living communities across continents
Your results will show your unique connections to living communities worldwide
Understanding Your Results
A thoughtful guide to interpreting your population connections
Probabilistic, Not Absolute
Population signals represent statistical similarities based on genetic patterns. They show probability of shared heritage, not certainty of specific ancestry.
Genetics ≠ Identity
Genetic similarity doesn't equal cultural identity. Your connection to a population is biological—your identity is something you define for yourself.
Context, Not Categorization
This report provides context and connection—not rigid categories. Think of it as a window into your heritage, not a box to fit into.
The goal isn't to reduce you to percentages—it's to reveal the rich web of human connection that makes you who you are.
Your Place in Today's World
See where your genetic connections live and thrive across the globe
Your DNA connects you to communities across every inhabited continent. These aren't abstract regions on a map—they're places where people who share your genetic heritage live their daily lives, preserve their traditions, and carry forward the same biological legacy that flows through you.
Interactive Population Map
Europe
From Mediterranean cultures to Nordic communities—diverse peoples shaped by millennia of movement and exchange.
Asia
The world's most populous continent, home to ancient civilizations and vibrant modern communities.
Africa
The birthplace of humanity, with the greatest genetic diversity on Earth and rich cultural heritage.
Americas
A tapestry of indigenous peoples and immigrant communities that created new identities.
Oceania
Island nations and coastal peoples connected by the world's greatest ocean highways.
Middle East
The crossroads of three continents, where ancient trade routes forged lasting genetic connections.
The Science of Connection
Careful science—explained so it speaks to your story
Population Genetics
We analyze hundreds of thousands of genetic markers to compare your DNA profile against reference populations from around the world, identifying patterns of similarity and connection.
Global Reference Panels
Our reference populations come from peer-reviewed global studies, representing over 40 distinct contemporary population groups with carefully validated genetic profiles.
Advanced Modeling
Sophisticated algorithms calculate your genetic distance from each population, translating complex mathematics into meaningful percentages and connections.
Continuous Improvement
As population genetics advances and new reference data becomes available, we update our analyses—your lifetime access means your report improves over time.
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"The modern population focus was exactly what I needed! I loved seeing my connections to contemporary communities around the world. The interactive map made understanding my ancestry so engaging."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Contemporary Population Origins report focuses on the genetic signatures that emerged from 1000-2000 CE—a transformative millennium. It shows your connections to living populations today, shaped by medieval migrations, Renaissance trade, and modern movements. The Historical report looks deeper into the past.
A percentage indicates the statistical similarity between your DNA and a reference population. It represents how much of your genetic profile resembles the patterns found in that living community—not a direct percentage of ancestry from that specific group.
We accept raw DNA data from all major testing companies: 23andMe (all versions), AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, Living DNA, and other standard formats. Simply upload your file and we handle the rest.
Most results are ready within minutes to a few hours after uploading your DNA file. You'll receive an email notification as soon as your report is available to view.
Absolutely. We use 256-bit encryption, are fully GDPR compliant, and never share your data without explicit consent. You can delete your data anytime from your account settings.
As we add new populations and improve our analysis methods, your report automatically updates at no extra cost. Your one-time purchase grants permanent access to an ever-improving ancestry experience.
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