Genealogists who have done DNA tests often look through their matches to determine who they are. That’s an excellent way to use your genealogy DNA test results.
Genealogists encourage relatives to take tests when they know that they have not already done so. That’s not a bad idea, but try and avoid being overbearing about it.
But have you asked relatives if they have taken tests and if they have, did you see if they showed up on your list of matches where you would expect them to? This webpage on the Genetic Genealogist shows the amount of expected DNA various relationships should expect to share. Discovering you don’t match the way you thought you should or don’t match at all can really change up your research.
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