We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, so we put it to the test.

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll receive a kit in the mail -- just send back your DNA ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — People often purchase DNA ancestry kits to learn more about their heritage or health, but they could also play a role in helping solve cold cases. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, or TBI, says there have been new successes ...

It seems everyone is checking their ancestry these days at sites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com. Everyday, long lost relatives are reunited at airports, after an ancestry test brought them together. Kelly Ralston is one of many people who found brothers ...

If your family heritage and genealogy are of interest to your mom, AncestryDNA’s Genetic Test Kit allows her to take a sample of her DNA and send it in for an analysis of where her genes come from — and gives her the ability to start constructing a ...

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