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Genes and genealogy and making the most of famous relations

  • Written by Lynn T. Kozlowski, Professor, Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Genealogy is the second most popular hobby in the United States. Steve Allen/Shutterstock.com

Digging up one’s genealogical roots is second only to gardening in popularity as a hobby and can be much more exciting. I have known the joy of discovery and the pleasure of sharing the news.

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