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August 5, 2019

Mail-in DNA test results bring surprises about family history for many users

Among mail-in DNA test users most cite tracing family origins as a reason; fewer cite health or finding new relatives

Among mail-in DNA test users most cite tracing family origins as a reason; fewer cite health or finding new relatives

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Among mail-in DNA test users most cite tracing family origins as a reason; fewer cite health or finding new relatives

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Mail-in DNA test results bring surprises about family history for many users
About four-in-ten who used mail-in DNA testing say they were surprised by results for where ancestors came from
Among mail-in DNA test users most cite tracing family origins as a reason; fewer cite health or finding new relatives
Younger adults, nonwhites more likely to say DNA results changed how they see their racial or ethnic identity