Ethnicity Estimate #4
November 5, 2023 No Comments
Ancestry just sent me a message: “Our latest ethnicity update is ready!” It says “DNA results will be updated with even more precision in the coming weeks.” I’m surprised to see 1% Finland in the new ethnicity estimate. Where did that come from? It may be time to start planning a trip to Scandinavia …
Ethnicity Estimate #2
October 22, 2023 No Comments
The new Ancestry DNA updates went live. Users who log into Ancestry DNA will see the message: “Your updated ethnicity estimate is here!” With the latest update, “you may see changes in your results and a more precise estimate” than before. Clicking on DNA story will show stories about your ancestors. You can also download […]
Ethnicity Estimate
October 17, 2023 No Comments
Finally got our DNA results back and it’s amazing how closely my results match the tree I’ve already created. I was a little surprised to see 10% Norway but I have since found a branch with more than a dozen direct ancestors on my paternal grandfather’s side who can be traced to Sweden’s Bohuslän province. […]
Johan Håkansson
October 14, 2023 3 Comments
My great-great-grandfather Johan Håkansson was 17 years old when he emigrated from Sweden to America in 1875. He embarked from Gothenburg on a steamship and settled as a farmer in Minnesota. I finally found the Gothenburg passenger list for my great-great-grandfather Johan Håkansson who emigrated from Virestad, Kronoberg, Småland, Sweden to America in 1875. This […]