Family History Month 2024: Sharing your DNA journey with your family

It’s Family History Month! What better time to explore your roots, dive deeper into your DNA story, and share it with family and friends? Living DNA offers two exciting ways to share your ancestry results: a beautifully printed personalised ancestry book, and a free sharing link. Let’s take a look at what makes each option unique.

Personalised ancestry books: A unique way to preserve your heritage

With the Personalised Ancestry Book, you could have a stunning coffee table book filled with insights about your ancestry. It's not just about data, it's about the stories behind the science. Each book includes your Recent Ancestry results, and if you have them, your Motherline and Fatherline as well. We've even included additional information to help you understand how DNA shapes who you are, going beyond just numbers and charts.

This isn’t just a book, it’s a unique keepsake. Personalised to you, it's one you’ll want to hold on to, and maybe even pass down as a family heirloom. Down the years, your children - or even your grandchildren - could be paging through it, learning about the shared DNA that connects you all.

You can choose between a hardcover edition or a PDF version, depending on your preference. Both options are available directly though your Living DNA portal. Pricing varIES by region, so be sure to check out the store by logging in at my.livingdna.com for the latest details.

The Living DNA Sharing Link: A free, simple way to share your results

For a quick, free way to share your results with family or friends, Living DNA offers a sharing link. This option includes the same key results from your Living DNA portal, taken from your Recent Ancestry, Motherline, Fatherline, Viking, and Neanderthal results.

The sharing link is limited to what you see in the portal and there’s no additional information provided, but it's a free way to share your results with anyone in the world at a moment's notice. Send them .

Involve your kids in family history month

Both the personalised ancestry book and the sharing link offer fantastic opportunities to involve your kids in understanding their heritage. Show them your - or their - DNA results, talk about their ancestors, or trace their family tree. If you’re looking for more creative ways to get kids excited about genealogy, check out our blog post on how to get kids involved in family history projects. It’s full of fun ideas that will spark curiosity and start conversations!

This Family History Month, why not dive into your own DNA story and share it with those who matter most? Whether you choose the ancestry book or the convenient sharing link, you’ll be making a meaningful connection to your heritage that can be passed on for generations.