Gentests

Overview

Understanding Your DNA Through Historical Context

Bridging DNA and documentary heritage for deeper insight

Genetic testing offers a powerful gateway to understanding your ancestral origins. But on its own, DNA only reveals part of the story. To fully unlock the meaning of your results, it must be interpreted in the context of family history, historical records, and geographic migration. That’s where our expertise begins.

At Historikerkanzlei, we combine professional genealogy with modern DNA interpretation. Whether you’ve already taken a DNA test or are planning to explore your genetic background, we help you make sense of your results through precise lineage reconstruction, archival research, and historical context.

We do not perform genetic testing in-house—instead, we work with your existing results (from Ancestry, MyHeritage, 23andMe, etc.), or guide you through taking a test with a specialized provider such as iGENEA, our trusted affiliate for genealogical DNA analysis

When to use DNA in genealogical research

DNA can support or clarify:

  • Unknown family branches or lost relatives
  • Adoptions, undocumented name changes
  • Jewish roots or Eastern European ancestry
  • Emigration to North/South America or Australia
  • Citizenship-by-descent applications
  • Inheritance rights or hereditary title claims
Why combine DNA with Historikerkanzlei?
  • Documented Accuracy: We don’t speculate—we validate. Your DNA story is always grounded in sources, certificates, and real history.

  • European Focus, Global Reach: Specialized in Austrian, German, Jewish, Sudeten, and Balkan heritage, with research partners on 5 continents.

  • iGENEA Affiliate: We collaborate with iGENEA to help clients access precise, lineage-oriented DNA testing.

  • Respect & Discretion: All research complies with GDPR. We respect cultural, religious, and personal sensitivities in every case.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • What if I’ve already tested elsewhere? That’s fine. We work with raw data from Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and others. If needed, we’ll guide you in transferring data to iGENEA or GEDmatch for better analysis.

  • Can you help identify my biological relatives? We can assist in identifying possible relatives—within legal and ethical boundaries—by comparing DNA and documentation. Every case is treated with full confidentiality.

  • Will I receive a printed or digital report? You can choose: digital PDF, printed and bound report, or both. Visual charts, narrative histories, and annotated documents are included based on your request.

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