Genetic Study Reveals 30% of White British DNA Has German Ancestry

Posted by admin on Mar 19, 2015

The Romans, Vikings and Normans may have ruled or invaded the British for hundreds of years, but they left barely a trace on our DNA, the first detailed study of the genetics of British people has revealed.

The analysis shows that the Anglo-Saxons were the only conquering force, around 400-500 AD, to substantially alter the country’s genetic makeup, with most white British people now owing almost 30% of their DNA to the ancestors of modern-day Germans.

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Anonymous user
3/31/15

I am very interested in DNA study. My ancestors are from England and Normandy. I am a direct blood line to the Normans of 1066. Blessed Margaret Pole is my 8th Great grandmother. Her Granddaughter Hannah Stafford married a Luke Bromley and they came to America in the 1600’s My mothers maiden name is Bromley also and I have done DNA testing to find and prove my blood line. Has any of your studies looked into English Americans? I have test through ftDNA and the National Geno Project 2.0, 23 & Me. Do you plan on comparing the DNA Genetics of people from England and America.


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