Sisters Separated by Time and Distance: A Reunion Facilitated by DNA Testing after Six Decades

…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.

In this case, it led to the reuniting of two sisters after over six decades of not knowing about each other’s existence.

This journey began when he decided to take a DNA test last year, leading to an unexpected discovery that would unite the Julies after more than six decades.

Julie Mamo joined Julie Ansell in the UK to meet the family. From left, niece Jess Fisher, Julie Mamo, Julie Ansell, brother Ted Fisher and nephew Jason Fisher (MyHeritage.com/PA)

The Hidden Secret Unveiled

The results showed that he had two sisters with around a 70% DNA match, and Julie Mamo, who was a stranger to him then, appeared as the most substantial match of over 90%.

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