How to Find Family Members Without a DNA Test. Why a People Search is a Simple Way to Find Family!
Why go through the hassle of a DNA test when you can simply find family members online with Intelius. Our people search site has the tools you need to reconnect with your loved ones.
Whether you want to reach out to an estranged family member or hope to see what a long-lost or never-before met relative is up to, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Some companies offer family finder tools that involve giving a DNA sample which they run through a database. They can offer insight into your ancestral origins and potentially any living relatives. However, these services typically only can match with living family members if they have also taken the DNA test and their information is already in the system so the likelihood of getting a match may not be high.
With a People Search service like Intelius, all you need is a name to potentially track down information about a family member. In a matter of minutes you could find out contact details like phone number, email address, address history and more!
How Intelius Can Help Find Family Members with a People Search by Name
The easiest way to find a family member with Intelius is by using our People Search tool. A search by name may provide you with a background check report on the name entered. This report could provide helpful insight into where they are currently located and some ways to get into contact with them.
To get started, simply enter the full name and last known location (city and state if possible) of the person you want to find. Intelius will then scan through public records in an effort to compile a report with information related to the name you searched.
What Does an Intelius Background Report Contain
A background report’s contents will vary and depend upon the available information and the search subject. But, it may contain the following information that could prove to be particularly helpful in tracking down a family member:
- Full name and aliases
- Possible Pictures
- Phone Numbers
- Email Address
- Address History (And Potentially Current Location)
- Employment and Education History
- Social Media Accounts
- Criminal and traffic records
- And More!
Hopefully, a resulting report contains the information you need to find out where they currently are or at least get into contact with them. Should someone intentionally make themselves hard to find - like changing their name or consistently moving - you may not always be able to locate them with a people search. Luckily, If you happen to have a phone number for them, you may still be able to locate them.
How to Find a Family Member with a Reverse Phone Lookup
A reverse phone lookup works by scanning public records to find information on the owner of the phone number a user inputs. Intelius makes it quick and simple to do a reverse phone lookup to find the coinciding informational report.
Just enter the phone number into the search bar and Intelius will begin searching for available records in order to create a Reverse Phone Lookup Report.
An Intelius Reverse Phone Lookup Report may include the following information about the owner of the phone number:
- Full name and Age
- Address History
- Phone Carrier
- Possible Location
- Possible Photos
- Associated businesses
- Associated social media profiles
Knowing where they work or live, could be very helpful tools in tracking them down. Additionally, social media profiles often provide helpful indicators of what a person is up to in their life.
Reconnecting with Family
Once you’ve found the contact information or insights you need to get a hold of your relative, you may find yourself wary about actually reaching out to them. For some people, just knowing that a person is doing well for themselves may be enough.
But, depending on the situation you may want to take this opportunity to reconnect or reconcile with your family member. Every family is unique and has complicated dynamics, so ultimately the decision is up to you. Our advice is to trust your gut and make a decision you’ll feel happy about in the long run.
If you do decide to wait it out a bit, you can feel reassured knowing that your Intelius report will update with new information as it may become available. Sign up for an Intelius membership today to get started.
