This AncestryDNA kit will help you get in touch with your roots—and it's on mega-sale

Get this popular DNA kit on sale this St. Patrick’s Day.
Get this popular DNA kit on sale this St. Patrick’s Day.

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St. Patrick’s Day may not be for a few more weeks, but AncestryDNA is celebrating early! If you’ve ever been curious about your genetic roots or wanted to learn more about your ancestors, this is the genealogy service you want to invest in, and right now, there's a crazy good deal on a top-rated AncestryDNA kit we’ve tested many times over.

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Through Wednesday, March 17, you can get the brand's standard DNA kit, originally priced at $99, for just $59, saving you a massive $40. You can also pick up the more advanced AncestraDNA + Traits kit, once $119, for $69.

Our team has repeatedly tested the basic version of ever-popular service and found it to be easy-to-use and a great way to explore your family history to discover where your ancestors came from. We've also tried the second Traits option and found it to be worth the money for the upgrade, as it gave us a breakdown of what physical traits we may be predisposed to based on our DNA, such as male pattern baldness.

Here's what comes with the Ancestry kit.
Here's what comes with the Ancestry kit.

Taking the test itself is pretty straightforward. Simply spit into a tube, cap it up and mail it back to the lab for results. Everything you need will be available in the little box your test arrives in. Results take anywhere from six to eight weeks to arrive, and delays can occur around peak shipping times, so it's something to keep in mind if you're getting this as a gift.

Once your results are available online, however, you’ll be able to discover the different regions your family comes from and learn a little about the history of those regions themselves—you might even discover who your own ancestors were. It's a great way to learn about your past.

Our testers also loved the site's family tree feature. This addition comes as part of the Ancestry subscription membership (starting at $25 per month) so make sure to get that if you want to delve deeper into your ancestral roots. Once you've got your DNA and family tree set (which can be admittedly somewhat complex for new users), you'll be able to utilize the site's ThruLines feature to find a potential connections to your own family. You can even reach out to them through Ancestry’s messaging portal. Who knows? You might just discover a long-lost cousin from a different part of the world.

Just make sure to grab this discount quickly. Don't forget, this deal expires on March 17!

Get the AncestryDNA Kit at Ancestry for $59 (Save $40)

Get the AncestryDNA and Traits Kit at Ancestry for $69 (Save $50)

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