If you’re struggling to think of gift ideas for family members, consider the gift of information with help from Ancestry. The brand’s DNA kits are thoughtful and easy to use and can bring the whole ...

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At a certain point, your family tree, no matter how detailed it is, runs out of information. And when it does, it may have you wondering just where your ancestors came from and how they migrated over ...

Tracing your family history is typically a labor-intensive process that can cost a decent chunk of time and money. But Ancestry is here to make that journey of discovery easier and more accessible ...

As ancestry companies expand their databases and grow, testing one's DNA and unlocking the past has become relatively quick and easy to do. So, what's the process for sending in DNA for an ancestry ...

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When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

You know you want one — and now’s the perfect time to gift yourself (or a loved one) the Ancestry DNA test kit, A.K.A. the most detailed such test available. Normally retailing for $119, this genetic ...

Where are you from, and what are you made of? Two fundamental, eternally enticing questions. Well, there's a way to find out, and this holiday season it's never been easier. In other words: Now’s the ...

Let’s say, for the holidays, you got a kit from Ancestry.com, 23andMe or a similar company to send in your DNA (aka your spit) and discover your roots as well as your personalized health report. You ...