The most advanced DNA test to discover your British ancestry
Our unrivaled breakdown within the British Isles and Ireland includes 21 geographical sub-regions and uses historical context to bring your ancestry to life.
Discover British ancestry within your DNA
Living DNA's unique sub-regional breakdown offers 21 geographical regions within the British Isles and Ireland. Through a digital upgrade or simple cheek swab, you can discover:

Sub-regional breakdown
Living DNA has been able to break down the British Isles and Ireland into 21 distinct geographical sub-regions such as South Central England, South Wales border and Devon, allowing you to pinpoint your ancestry.

Rich information covering the geography and culture
Not only will you see your sub-regional results, but you will also be able to read all the historical information on each region to better understand the migration patterns.

Deep paternal and maternal lineage reports
See your extended ancestry reports on your maternal and, if male, paternal side so you can pinpoint where your ancestry comes from.

DNA matching
Discover your extended family through our DNA matching tool with genetic matches all over the world. Opt in to Family Networks and connect with global users to see how much DNA you share.

Our simple British ancestry DNA test process
Impressive British Isles breakdown
I was really impressed with the breakdown they provided, especially because a lot of my ancestry is UK based. The results matched up really well with my paper trails and helped confirm a few things too. I am looking forward to more updates on other reg

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British ancestry FAQ's

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