Explore your Viking ancestry through DNA testing and uncover fascinating Viking tales.
Discover if you have viking DNA
See if your DNA matches Viking fossils
Learn from the rich stories of Vikings
Explore your Viking ancestry through DNA testing and uncover fascinating Viking tales.
Discover if you have viking DNA
See if your DNA matches Viking fossils
Learn from the rich stories of Vikings
Viking Index
The “Viking Index” indicates your own relationship to the ancient people of Scandinavia who lived 1,000 years ago, and spread out across the world in a series of migrations and raids. Our index is measures the genetic differences between you, and these people who died more than 1,000 years ago.
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Get a DNA match with fossil samples from Vikings that indicate which ancient Vikings from different regions you are closest with and learn more about their histories.
The Vikings of Scandinavian erupted into the landscape of Europe in the 9th century, with rapid raids on England, and stories into France. Recorded historically by terrified Christians, these western movements are documented extensively in history. Those Vikings who remained in the west gave rise to important cultures and societies.
The Vikings of Britain and Ireland settled down and integrated with the local people. Adopting the Christian religion, they nevertheless maintained their own lifestyle and language.
As the people of Scandinavian moved eastward, they entered the territory of the Finns. The Vikings and later armies under the kings of Sweden, conquered Finland and the eastern Baltic region.
Where the Viking samples come from
Researchers sequenced the DNA of 442 humans from archaeological sites across Europe and Greenland. Our Viking index and DNA match results are generated using these ancient DNA from the period of the Vikings.
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