The fun of adoption...

[Scully]

I am adopted and my family is MY family. I have know no other and I prefeer to keep it that way. My family ties are mine. Now saying that, I was adopted from CA many years ago and there is no listing of a father on the paperwork. I can't start a search if I don't have starting point.
Your situation is different and special so be glad you CAN search and get answers. Best of luck with your search.

[gilmore]

I am adopted and my family is MY family. I have know no other and I prefeer to keep it that way. My family ties are mine. Now saying that, I was adopted from CA many years ago and there is no listing of a father on the paperwork. I can't start a search if I don't have starting point.
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That is no longer the case, necessarily.

If you are a man, you can test your Y chromosome DNA through one of the genetic genealogy testing firms, and are quite likely to be able to discover at least your biological father's surname, if not closer paternal male relatives.

Family Tree DNA is the leading company, has the largest database and hence is more likley to be helpful than the other companies. Their site is www.familytreedna.com . You might take a look at their FAQ, if you are interested. I believe they have a project for adoptees.

Y DNA testing is something of a crap shoot. You may find an exact match, you may find distant matches, you may find no matches at all, or it might be years before some one with Y DNA close to yours tests. I suspect it will be a more helpful adjunct to genealogical research in years to come as more men test than it is now.