Why join a Surname DNA project?
A surname DNA project can help you confirm relationships identified by traditional genealogy, to locate related families lost through the passage of time, and to identify the origin of the family’s early ancestors. The aim for many participants is to identify a participant’s) who “matches” their test results, and who can help them find the paper trail that leads further back up the family tree. By participating in the project, you will have a website to display your test results and your pedigree. In addition, you will be alerted each time a new pedigree or test result is posted on the website. You will be able to see lineages develop and will have help in recruiting key members to join the project. Large surname projects may work to catalog all known families carrying the surname. As many surnames have evolved over time, a common approach is to open a surname project to all known spellings. In addition, tests cost less when you order them through a surname project.
