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Contemporary Population Origins

See which present-day populations your DNA is most similar to.

This report compares your DNA with reference populations from around the world today. You get your top regions, a world map, three confidence views of the same result, and clear guidance on what the numbers do and do not mean.

One-time payment $30 Lifetime access. No subscription.
  • GDPR aligned
  • Private by default
  • Genetic similarity, not proof of descent
What you get

Seven things you will see in your report.

Each item below is a real part of the report.

  1. Three confidence views

    Switch between Speculative (lowest threshold, many populations), Intermediate and Conservative (highest threshold, fewer and more confident results).

  2. At-a-glance summary

    Your top three regions with their percentages and continents, plus a few quick insights, so you see the headline before the detail.

  3. Interactive world map

    Your result drawn on a map so you can see where the regions in your result sit. Shading is a visual guide, not a border or a claim about where your family lived.

  4. Region cards

    A card for the regions in your result, describing the region and the reference populations behind your percentage.

  5. Understanding your results

    Short explanations of genetic similarity, how to use the three views, why values above about 5% deserve more attention, and why neighbouring populations often look alike.

  6. Timeline, technical notes and FAQ

    A historical timeline for context, technical details on the method, and answers to common questions, plus a shareable and printable summary card.

  7. Optional AI explanation Sold separately

    An AI assistant can explain your result in conversational language. Its answers are informational, not proof of ancestry and not medical advice. It needs the separate AI Assistant licence.

Example result

What a result looks like.

A mock-up of a summary and region card, so you know what to expect before you buy. The numbers are invented.

Illustrative example

Conservative view

Higher confidence

Invented percentages for illustration. This is not a customer result.

  1. 01Northwestern European46%
  2. 02Southern European27%
  3. 03West Asian14%
  4. 04North African8%
  5. 05Central & West Asian5%

Top three regions, shown in the at-a-glance summary.

Region card, same example

Southern European 27%

The 27% shown here would indicate how similar your DNA is to reference populations from this region. It is a similarity estimate, not a statement about where your relatives lived.

The real card adds a description of the region and the reference populations behind the percentage.

World map

The same regions drawn on a map, as a visual guide.

Three views

The same data at lower, middle and higher confidence thresholds.

View sample report
Confidence views

Same DNA, three ways to read it.

Each view applies a different confidence threshold. Start with Conservative, then widen the view to explore.

Speculative (lower confidence)
Lowest threshold. 20 to 30 or more populations may appear, including distant or uncertain ones. Best for exploring, focusing on percentages above 5% and on geographic patterns.
Intermediate (medium confidence)
A balance between breadth and reliability, useful for comparing against the other two views.
Conservative (higher confidence)
Highest threshold. Fewer populations, with the most confident connections. A good starting point.
Why neighbours look alike
Populations close to each other often share genetic signals because of shared history and migration, so related regions can appear together.
How it works

From your DNA file to your report.

  1. Use your DNA file

    Pick a sample already in your account, or upload a supported raw DNA file from a major testing company.

  2. We compare it with reference populations

    Your DNA is compared with present-day reference populations and summarised at three confidence levels.

  3. Open your report

    You get an email when it is ready. Your report stays in your account for lifetime access.

Get the Report

See your similarity to present-day populations.

Three confidence views, one clear map, and the limits stated up front.

Contemporary Population Origins Report $30 One-time payment - Lifetime access
Three confidence views of your result
Summary of your top three regions
Interactive world map
Region cards for the populations in your result
Guidance on reading results and their limits
Shareable summary card
Optional AI explanation (AI Assistant, sold separately)
Lifetime access, no subscription

A genetic-similarity estimate against reference populations, not proof of ancestry.

Secure payment · GDPR compliant · Your data stays yours

Before you begin

Frequently asked questions.

What the report shows, how to read it, and how your data is handled.

What does the report show me?

It shows how genetically similar your DNA is to reference populations from around the world today. You get a world map, three confidence views of the same result, a summary of your top three regions and a card for the regions in your result.

What are the three confidence views?

Speculative uses the lowest confidence threshold and may list many populations, including distant or uncertain ones. Intermediate sits in the middle. Conservative uses the highest threshold and shows fewer, more confident results. Older results may also include a legacy Version 2.1 view.

What does a percentage actually mean?

A percentage describes statistical similarity between your DNA and a reference population. It is not an exact share of ancestry from that group, and small values are tentative.

Does this prove where my ancestors came from?

No. The report measures genetic similarity to present-day reference populations. It does not prove descent from a named group, and it does not assign ethnicity, nationality or identity.

How is this different from the Historical Population Origins report?

This report compares your DNA with present-day reference populations. The Historical Population Origins report looks at populations from the past. Many customers read the two side by side.

Why do different tools show different results?

Tools use different reference populations, methods and thresholds, and human populations overlap. Some variation between tools is expected and does not mean a result is wrong.

Which DNA files can I use?

DNA Genics accepts supported raw DNA files from major testing companies, including 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA and Living DNA, and supported whole genome sequencing formats.

How long does processing take?

Processing depends on your file and the current queue. You receive an email notification when your report is ready.

How is my data handled?

Your report is private by default, and your account provides controls for managing and deleting stored data.

Is there an AI explanation?

An optional AI Assistant can explain your result in conversational language. It is sold separately, its answers are informational, and it is not proof of ancestry.

What does lifetime access include?

The purchase gives you ongoing access to the report in your account without a subscription. Results may be recalculated if the reference data or report method is updated.

Reading ancient and modern DNA since 2018

DNA Genics has been building ancestry and DNA analysis reports since 2018. Our reports come from years of work with our own reference panels, calculators and ancient-genome comparisons, developed and reviewed by our team. They are not generated on the fly or assembled as a side project. We use AI only in clearly labelled optional features.

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