What is DNA useful for in genealogy?

Finding probable relatives and kinship.

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Why: DNA tests can show the probability that two people are related.

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Answer: Finding probable relatives and kinship. DNA tests can show the probability that two people are related.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    A genealogical DNA test allows two individuals to find the probability that they are, or are not, related
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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