Add Percentage to Origins Regions

Ancestry's Origins regions list beside the map, with totals on the group headings (Celtic & Gaelic 59%, England 30%, Western Europe 5%) and the Celtic & Gaelic heading outlined in red.

What problem does Add Percentage to Origins Regions solve?

Add Percentage to Origins Regions shows a total beside each group of regions on your AncestryDNA Origins page, adding up the percentages of the regions listed under it. Ancestry shows a percentage only for each region, so the total for a whole group has to be worked out by hand.

How does Add Percentage to Origins Regions work?

On the Origins page, your regions are listed in groups, such as Celtic & Gaelic or England. Each group’s heading now ends with the total of the regions under it, in bold. The headings also get a light grey background, so every group and its share of your DNA stand out.

How do I use Add Percentage to Origins Regions?

In the Genealogy Assistant pop-up panel, make sure Add Percentage to Origins Regions is turned on.
Open your AncestryDNA Origins page. Each group heading shows its total at the right.

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