Unlock family military records this Memorial Day with 40% off AncestryDNA memberships
Memorial Day is about honoring our fallen soldiers, both men and women. You can honor your loved ones, military or civilian, with an AncestryDNA kit to learn about your family history, even military records. AncestryDNA is currently offering up to 40% off memberships to unlock more of your family history during their Memorial Day sale.
I know that my family history is deeply rooted in military service. I am the granddaughter of a U.S Marine and a U.S Navy sailor, and I am the wife of an active duty U.S. Army soldier. But, with both of my grandfathers already gone, the details of their service is more record than it is personal. But, it takes the click of a button to unlock that and share it with my son.
Here's everything you need to know about about AncestryDNA kits and how you can open up your family's military history and records with an AncestryDNA membership, currently on sale for 40% off this Memorial Day weekend.
What are the benefits of an AncestryDNA membership?
You can purchase the kit by itself, but having a membership unlocks family records, which can include military records, as well as other benefits like building a family tree. Here are a couple benefits of including an AncestryDNA membership with your testing kit:
- Access to historical records: Browse billions of records to find information about your ancestors.
- Family tree builder: Use AncestryDNA’s intuitive tools to construct a detailed family tree, complete with photos, documents and stories.
- Hints and suggestions: Receive automated hints about possible matches and connections to help you further your research.
- DNA insights: Integrate your DNA results with your family tree for a more comprehensive understanding of your heritage.
- Military records: With the All Access membership, you can discover millions of military records from a premiere collection of stories, photos, and documents on Fold3.
Here's a breakdown of the membership tiers offered by AncestryDNA:
- U.S. Discovery - With this membership, you can access all U.S. records on Ancestry for $69 for six months.
- World Explorer - With this membership, you can access all U.S. and international records on Ancestry for $99 for six months.
- All Access - With this membership, you can access all records on Ancestry, Fold3 for military records, and Newspapers.com, plus you share the membership with up to four accounts for $149 for six months.
How much does an AncestryDNA kit cost?
AncestryDNA offers a DNA testing kit, as well as paid memberships to help you unlock things like U.S. records, military records and news articles. The basic kit allows you to run your DNA and provides insights about your family's origins, plus you can connect with DNA matches. The AncestryDNA kit is $99. But, during the brand's Memorial Day sale you can save up to 40% on six months of an AncestryDNA membership and unlock even more family history.
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How long does AncestryDNA take to process?
When using an AncestryDNA kit, the process is fairly simple and user-friendly. Here's a step-by-step guide and estimated timeline:
- Order your kit: Purchase your AncestryDNA kit online and have it delivered to your doorstep in just a matter of days.
- Collect your sample: Follow the instructions to provide a saliva sample. The kit includes everything you need, from a collection tube to a prepaid return envelope.
- Send it back: Once you’ve collected your sample, mail it back to AncestryDNA’s lab for analysis.
- Receive your results: In about six to eight weeks, you’ll receive an email notification that your results are ready to view online.