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USING DNA IN GENEALOGY

If you’re just starting out, DNA can tell you where to look and what to expect. A DNA test provides an ethnicity estimate that can provide insight into the possible origin of your ancestors over the last few hundred years. It also highlights DNA matches, allowing you to connect with living family members who might be able to share information about common ancestors with you.

Why should people interested in their family tree take a DNA test?

If you’ve been uncovering your family history for a while and have hit a brick wall, AncestryDNA’s tool ThruLines – that shows you potential shared ancestors with

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