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Day: May 16, 2023

9 Things to Consider Before Taking a DNA Test

Posted on May 16, 2023March 15, 2025 by Melissa Willis

So, you’re thinking about taking a DNA test, ha? They’ve remained wildly popular in the United States, are easy to get and take, and with regular sales offered, it may seem like a simple undertaking. It is also a valuable tool that can help blow your family tree wide open.

As someone who has taken a DNA test and would definitely do it all again, I was, admittedly, woefully unprepared for my results and so would like to offer a few considerations for you to think on before you make your final decision.

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Ghost Chaser | Kin Seeker
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As a hobbyist family historian and genetic genealogist, I find great joy in folding time with the Ancestors in an effort to best honor them while documenting their legacies for future generations. Grab a cuppa, let's sit for a spell and chat about ghosts!

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