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Just as there are surnames that are very common (such as Phillips) and surnames that are uncommon, there are Haplotypes (a set of results that characterize you on the Y-chromosome) with a high frequency of occurrence (aka common) and Haplotypes...

Dive into the nuances of surname spelling variations from slight variations to drastic surname overhauls in this engaging genealogical exploration:

https://blog.familytreedna.com/surname-spelling-variations/

The researchers compared Beethoven’s DNA to that of people living today who share a 16th-century ancestor with the composer, per the Washington Post. Their Y chromosomes didn’t match, suggesting one of Beethoven’s direct ancestors had a child...

The first studies referencing Western Atlantic Modal Haplotype (WAMH) were published in 2001. Based on six STR (short tandem repeat) markers, they noted a distinctive motif (haplotype) that along with its near matches represented an overwhelming...

Member Y-DNA Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 3/10/22

Due Date,      Batch #,        Kit #,              Type of Test

3/14/22           1269               858482           Y-HAP Backbone
3/14/22           1269               39556             Y-HAP Backbone
4/18/22           1279               261006           Y-DNA111    
4/18/22           1279               976029           Y-DNA12

EXPLANATION OF TESTS:

Y-DNA...