There’s been a rise in autosomal DNA testing over the last decade. DNA testing companies like Ancestry, 23andMe and MyHeritage have seen their databases grow exponentially as users inquire about their origins. According to The DNA Geek, as of March 2025, more than 53 million people have tested across the four main companies. But is the question of “Who Am I?” the only reason people are testing? That answer is layered—some users test to find out …
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