Ancestry
Trace your family roots.
1. DNA test
$99 kit. Spit in tube, mail back. Results in 6-8 weeks.
2. Find living relatives
DNA matches show cousins and their family trees. Some find lost siblings.
3. Build family tree
Free with Ancestry account. Add yourself, parents, grandparents.
4. Subscription
$25-50/month for full record access. Census, birth, death records.
5. Library access
Many public libraries offer Ancestry.com Library Edition free at the branch.
6. Privacy
Read DNA privacy policy. Some allow sharing with research, some keep private.
Once data is shared, it's hard to take back. Talk to family before sharing DNA.