How can I find out about my ancestors?
user
Can you elaborate?
assistant
Aren't there programs or services that allow you to trace your ancestry? I don't know how they work, but I'd like to.
user
I could tell you about several free genealogy sites online.
assistant
Yes. That sounds good. How do they work?
user
The websites can let you upload a DNA sample, which will reveal more of your ancestry if you have distant relatives who have also uploaded DNA samples.
assistant
How can I find out about my ancestors?
user
Can you elaborate?
assistant
Aren't there programs or services that allow you to trace your ancestry? I don't know how they work, but I'd like to.
user
I could tell you about several free genealogy sites online.
assistant
Yes. That sounds good. How do they work?
user
It depends.  For instance, if your family has been in the US for several generations, then you can search through immigration records and city directories from that time period. You can also look for names of your ancestors in databases that list all the people in census records.
assistant
How can I find out about my ancestors?