AncestryDNA + Traits Genetic Test Kit: Personalized Genetic Traits, DNA Ethnicity Test, Origins & Ethnicities, Complete DNA Test, Ancestry Reports

No surprises! I know a lot of people have unusual and hard-to-determine ancestry or even progeny, but let me reassure you that the accuracy seems flawless to me. I had literally no surprises in my results, which may seem a bit boring at first blush. But it's exciting to confirm all of the research that I did on Ancestry and Family search for the last 2 years. I have a regular and recurring Ancestry account that I paid less-than-full price for (thanks to coupons) and this kit worked extremely well with it. Everybody should know that they run sales for the kits all the time (pick a holiday that entails family members, and you'll find a discount here). So I got mine near Black you-know-what day and it was probably the best sale you'll see. My tree of over 1,000 people is woefully incomplete in my cousin lines. I had only worked on direct ancestors. Well, if you are like me, now you can do two things: you can (1) add in your cousins with DNA matches, most of which will be alive, and (2) confirm or fix your direct ancestors. I was happy when I was able to do #2 especially for my father's line. It turned out that my father's father's father was quite the lady's man! He sort of loved them and leaved them, so to speak. Well, I have several cousins because of all this. While not entirely unexpected, it had been assumed that he died. Nah, he was just starting a new family elsewhere. It also helped me figure out who his father was. So, I guess the secret is out, and I can confirm the rest of my (admittedly boring) tree. So I got many, many DNA links, and some of them shared quite a bit (1 to 3%) of my DNA. And I pretty much can put a damper on the old wives' tales about being descended from Indians. Either they made that up, or I got no DNA from them. I recommend 1. you work on your tree in Ancestry (you will need a subscription) 2. you watch a video about using the DNA matches and ThruLines 3. you learn about cM 4. you compare your tree to your 1st, 2nd, 3rd cousins trees 5. you eventually try the "dot" method to identify hidden/unknown lines in your tree 6. you make your tree public to help others I sort of forgot about the traits. Anyway, they are interesting, and I already found three traits which don't describe me well. I actually think Ancestry DNA's traits are terrible. I hate them. You know why? They somehow refuse to explain them. They go to all of this trouble to identify the genes for iris coloration and nose shape, but they can't be bothered with photos of ACTUAL humans (not drawings) of a Grecian nose or a pigmented ring. Even an attached ear lobe could help some people. I also don't like their "male hair loss" trait when it has been called "male pattern hair loss" for decades. And get this: their photo for male hair loss shows a BALD man who appears to have his head shaved and is relatively young instead of the commonly-seen man with bald spots at that age. Possibly the stupidest trait is CLEFT CHIN (see photo). Rather than showing us a cleft chin, they draw white dots where one would be ... on a stock photo of someone without one! Come on, man. Really? I also looked up cleft chin on the Interwebs and there is a funny study of US Senator photos that concludes it is "hard to draw a clear boundary between cleft and smooth chins." Traits may be fun for kids in 5th grade science, but this is just embarrassing. So while I can't really complain if I have 3+ traits or so that don't describe me, their questionnaires are confusing and the results need a lot of fixing. The "traits" were not something that sold me on this test: they seem (both to me and the DNA Traits website team) to be an afterthought. DNA testing is to figure out how you relate to others. You sort of already know who you are. So 5 stars with a caveat: ignore the man behind the curtain that tells you that you don't like dancing -- but you like to run marathons! You have been warned: DNA Traits are very underwhelming, scientifically questionable, confusing in their descriptions, and no more accurate than a palm reading. Also: my results came fast! And I submitted them during the December rush period. I liked that. They completely over-delivered on speed here.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars — But Seriously, Add a Warning Label I feel like this Ancestry DNA test needs a warning label: ⚠️ CAUTION: MAY GIVE YOU INFORMATION YOU ARE NOT EMOTIONALLY PREPARED TO RECEIVE. I bought this test thinking I was going to find out some fun stuff about my ancestry, maybe discover I’m 12% Irish or that I have a long-lost cousin somewhere. Instead, Ancestry basically said, “Oh, you wanted to know where you’re from? Buckle up.” 😂 I found out that my biological father was not the person my mother had always told me he was. And because I’m from a small town, the plot twist got even better—I actually knew the family of my biological dad. 😳 Nothing says “fun little DNA experiment” quite like realizing you’ve been living in the same general circle as your biological family without knowing it. Things ultimately turned out well, but navigating all of the new information was a LOT. It was a rough year emotionally and mentally while I tried to process everything, put pieces together, and figure out this completely unexpected part of my story. So, Ancestry… excellent product. Amazing technology. Five stars for accuracy. But perhaps consider changing the packaging to: “WARNING: You may discover your family tree has branches nobody told you about. Proceed with snacks, therapy, and a sense of humor.” 😂 Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I recommend emotionally preparing yourself before opening your results? Also absolutely

I really enjoyed using this DNA test kit. The instructions were easy to follow, and the process was simple from start to finish. I found the results very interesting, especially the information about my ancestry and genetic traits. It’s a fun way to learn more about your background and family history.

This DNA kit exceeded every expectation. It’s simple to use, the results are incredibly detailed, and the traits report adds a whole new level of personalization. If you’ve ever been curious about your heritage or genetic traits, this kit is absolutely worth it. 🔹 Clear Instructions & Quick Setup The activation and saliva collection process is straightforward. The kit walks you through each step, and everything is labeled clearly. Mailing it back is easy, and the turnaround time was faster than I expected. 🔹 Detailed, Engaging Results The ancestry breakdown is extremely thorough — not just broad regions, but specific countries and even smaller population groups. It’s presented in an easy-to-understand way, with maps, timelines, and explanations that make the experience feel personal and exciting. 🔹 Traits Report Is Surprisingly Fun and Accurate This was a standout feature. You get insights into things like sensitivity to caffeine, sleep patterns, appearance traits, food preferences, and other genetic tendencies. Many were shockingly spot-on, and it’s interesting to see how DNA influences so many subtle things. 🔹 Matches With Relatives Is a Huge Plus Finding DNA matches is one of the most surprising and meaningful aspects. You can connect with relatives you didn’t know existed or confirm relationships within the extended family tree. 🔹 Excellent Privacy Controls You decide what gets shared and with whom. The dashboard makes permissions clear and easy to manage, which gave me confidence that my data is handled responsibly. 🔹 Great Value at This Price Considering the depth of information, the ancestry detail, the trait analysis, and potential family connections, this is an outstanding value. ✅ Pros: Easy to activate and submit Very detailed ancestry breakdown Fun and accurate traits report Ability to find DNA matches Great interface and strong privacy controls Excellent value ❌ Cons: None — everything worked smoothly Overall: A truly fascinating look into your ancestry and genetic traits. Easy, insightful, and fun — absolutely a 5-star experience.

I took this because I was curious what my DNA was. This was very accurate because my mom came up and she’s taken this before. I found this very enjoyable but the membership is too pricey for my liking.

Wanted to know ancestry and this was a great kit and reasonable during Amazon days. Easy to collect sample and was excited to see my heritage.

Was delivered in good timing. Came with easy to follow instructions. It was packaged well and not damaged so that's always a good thing

I purchased this as a gift for my sister. She received her results in less than three weeks and was thrilled to see our ancestry and has started a journey creating a family tree. And we had no surprise relatives as of yet ha ha If you’re on the fence, go ahead and get it. It’s fun to trace your roots…you might be surprised at what you find! And if you’re wondering if these tests work, I can vouch that it does. We found two nieces on here that we did not realize had submitted their DNA also so it was proof that it really does work. Kind of scary but kind of cool.