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Ni si quiera se si ella tuvo realmente algo que ver en mi nacimiento. Alguna vez me habalron de que habría nacido en Villa Balleter en la cas de una partera de nombre Delia Montura de Diaz":1,"#J-FT193043":1,"#هيثم بن سعيد بن محمد بن عبد القادر from Fes, Morocco":1,"#J-FTE630":1,"#Q-CTS479 and Downstream (Including other Letters)":1,"#Q-CTS479 and Downstream (Excluding other Letters)":1,"#Surname Report: Y-DNA Haplogroup Q-CTS479":1,"#Jorge Peredo":1,"#J-S20171":1,"#I-L801":1,"#My families are from mainly Western European Origins. Their first stop in North America in Virginia an Pennsylvania":1,"#E-FT232511":1,"#Busco a mi madre biológica o hermanos,nací en la ciudad vecina de Balcarce se llama Mar del Plata en casa de una partera y fui entregada a mi familia de corazón en el año 1970 con 4 dias de vida entre los meses de septiembre y noviembre ,lapartera era Alegría Gullminelli.":1,"#HV9a":1,"#V2b1":1,"#W5a2b":1,"#I-FTC6691":1,"#Soy nacida en Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Mi madre nacida en Cordoba Capital, Arg., desconoce quien es su abuelo por parte materna. Toda su familia es de Cordoba. Mi padre nacido en La Pampa, Arg. Su familia de La Pampa y Buenos Aires.":1,"#E-Y137734":1,"#BRAZILIAN":1,"#Tested person (man): BCC, born in Brazil, both parents were born in Brazil. R1b-DF27>ZZ12_1>FTT2>FFT3>Y128859>Y129373(>Y510717/T2T)":1,"#Argentinean living in Ireland":1,"#toggle R-FTE20804":1,"#toggle R-FTF97741":1,"#toggle R-FT107832":1,"#toggle R-FTE98262":1,"#toggle R-FT175150":1,"#toggle R-FTJ33561":1,"#toggle R-FTJ33553":1,"#toggle R-BY60839":1,"#toggle R-FTA9945":1,"#toggle R-FT89079":1,"#toggle R-FT25059":1,"#toggle R-FT184738":1,"#toggle R-BY129035":1,"#toggle R-A11711":1,"#toggle R-BY16680":1,"#New to mtDNA testing? Learn mtDNA tips and best practices to analyze results, find maternal connections, and strengthen your genealogy research.":1,"#< How to Use mtDNA for Genealogy Research":1,"#As new matches appear and tools evolve, your mtDNA results can continue to provide insights for years to come.":1,"#mtDNA testing offers a unique way to trace your maternal ancestry, but success depends on using your results strategically. By setting goals, choosing the right testers, and combining DNA with traditional research, you can make meaningful progress in your genealogy.":1,"#What tools or resources help with mtDNA analysis?
Helpful tools for mtDNA analysis include the Matches page, Matches Map, mtDNA Discover reports, and Group Projects. External resources such as educational blogs, webinars, and genealogy communities can also provide guidance and support.":1,"#How can mtDNA help break through a genealogy brick wall?
mtDNA can help break through a genealogy brick wall by confirming whether individuals share a direct maternal ancestor. Even when records are limited, matching mtDNA results can provide evidence of a shared lineage and guide further research.":1,"#What are common mistakes when using mtDNA for ancestry?
A common mistake is expecting mtDNA to provide answers about all ancestors, when it only traces a single direct maternal line. Other mistakes include testing the wrong person, not linking a family tree, and failing to compare matches carefully.":1,"#What should you do after getting mtDNA results?
After receiving mtDNA results, start by defining your research goals and reviewing the most relevant reports, such as mtDNA Matches or the Migration Map. From there, analyze matches, build your family tree, and use additional tools to support your research.":1,"#How do you analyze mtDNA matches effectively?
To analyze mtDNA matches effectively, start by focusing on matches with the lowest genetic distance, as they are more likely to share a recent maternal ancestor. Compare Earliest Known Ancestors, review family trees, and use tools like the Matches Map and Time Tree to identify shared maternal lines.":1,"#Frequently Asked Questions About Using mtDNA":1,"#Success Stories from ISOGG using mtDNA — International Society of Genetic Genealogy
A collection of real-world examples showing how mtDNA testing has been used to solve genealogical questions, confirm maternal lines, and uncover new family connections.":1,"#Hot on the Trail of Elizabeth (c1720 – 1758/1782) Ulrich’s Parents, Thanks to Mitochondrial DNA — Roberta Estes
Demonstrates how mtDNA evidence can narrow down potential ancestors and extend maternal line research further back in time.":1,"#Elisabetha Mehlheimer (c1800-c1851) and Her Scandinavian Mito-Cousins — Roberta Estes
Highlights how mtDNA matches can connect researchers with distant relatives and confirm maternal ancestry across geographic regions.":1,"#Lydia Brown’s 3 Daughters: Or Were They? Mitochondrial and Autosomal DNA to the Rescue — Roberta Estes
Shows how mtDNA and autosomal DNA can be used together to confirm maternal relationships and resolve questions about family structure.":1,"#Mitochondrial DNA Bulldozes Brick Wall — Roberta Estes
Demonstrates how mtDNA testing can break through longstanding genealogical brick walls when traditional research methods fall short.":1,"#How to Use DNA Testing to Uncover Your Native American Ancestry — Janine Cloud
Explains how mtDNA can help confirm Native American ancestry by tracing a direct maternal line and supporting documented family history.":1,"#Granddaughter Finds Her Roots with mtDNA and Historical Records — Georgiann Gibson
Illustrates how mtDNA and Group Projects can be used alongside historical records to trace a maternal line and confirm deep ancestral connections.":1,"#Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA Reveals a Living Relative 5,000 Years Later — FamilyTreeDNA
Shows how mtDNA testing connected a modern individual to Ötzi the Iceman’s rare maternal lineage, demonstrating the power of mitochondrial DNA to trace ancestry across thousands of years.":1,"#These real-world examples show how mtDNA has been used to solve genealogical mysteries, confirm maternal lines, and break through long-standing brick walls.":1,"#Real-Life Success Stories Using mtDNA for Genealogy":1,"#FamilyTreeDNA® mtDNA Group — Facebook
The official mtDNA community for FamilyTreeDNA, where members can ask questions, share insights, and get guidance on interpreting results and next steps in their maternal line research.":1,"#Connecting with other researchers is one of the most valuable parts of genetic genealogy. These mtDNA-focused communities offer support, collaboration opportunities, and shared insights from others researching direct maternal lines.":1,"#mtDNA-Focused Communities":1,"#The World’s Largest mtDNA Haplotree – FamilyTreeDNA
An overview of the continuously updated mtDNA haplotree, showing how maternal lineages are structured and how new discoveries refine our understanding of human ancestry.":1,"#Female Ancestors: Finding Women in Local History and Genealogy – Library of Congress
Provides research strategies and historical resources for tracing female ancestors, supporting mtDNA research focused on direct maternal lines.":1,"#mtDNA for Genealogy Course – Diahan Southard
A structured, step-by-step course that teaches how to interpret mtDNA results, understand haplogroups, and apply mitochondrial DNA to real genealogical research.":1,"#If you’re looking for structured, step-by-step learning, these courses and guides provide in-depth instruction on using DNA—especially mtDNA—in genealogical research.":1,"#Courses and Guides":1,"#For additional recommendations, explore our guide to the best genealogy books for DNA and family history research.":1,"#For a deeper understanding of mtDNA and genetic genealogy, these books offer detailed explanations, research methodologies, and case studies from leading experts in the field.":1,"#Wringing Every Drop Out of Mitochondrial DNA – Roberta Estes (Legacy Family Tree Webinars)
A step-by-step guide to advanced mtDNA analysis techniques, including how to interpret matches, use external resources, and maximize research results.":1,"#Revealing Your Mother’s Ancestors and Where They Came From – Roberta Estes (YouTube)
Shows how mtDNA and autosomal DNA can be used together to identify and confirm maternal ancestry, even when traditional records are limited.":1,"#mtDNA Full-Sequence Tests for Family History – Diahan Southard (YouTube)
Explains how full-sequence mtDNA testing works, who can test, and how it helps identify maternal ancestry and genetic matches.":1,"#Mitochondrial DNA: mtDNA vs X DNA – Jim Brewster (YouTube)
Compares mtDNA and X DNA inheritance patterns and explains how each can be used in genealogical research.":1,"#mtDNA: Mitochondrial DNA Mutations – Jim Brewster (YouTube)
Breaks down how mtDNA mutations occur and what they reveal about maternal ancestry and genetic differences between testers.":1,"#How Are We Related? Using mtDNA Matches to Confirm Your Ancestry – Katy Rowe-Schurwanz (YouTube)
Demonstrates how to analyze mtDNA matches, use migration tools, and confirm shared maternal ancestry using real research scenarios.":1,"#Why Test Y-DNA and mtDNA? Unlock Deeper Insights Beyond Other DNA Tests – Dave Vance (YouTube)
Explains how Y-DNA and mtDNA testing provide insights into direct paternal and maternal lines, complementing autosomal DNA for deeper genealogical research.":1,"#Genealogy’s Secret Weapon: How mtDNA Can Solve Family Mysteries – Katy Rowe-Schurwanz (YouTube)
Shows how mtDNA testing can break through genealogical brick walls and uncover maternal line connections, with practical examples and an overview of modern mtDNA tools.":1,"#Prefer to learn by watching? These videos and webinars walk through mtDNA concepts, tools, and research strategies, showing how to interpret results and apply them to real genealogical questions.":1,"#Mitochondrial DNA for Ancestry – Kelli Jo Bergheimer
Provides practical mtDNA research tips and explains how mitochondrial DNA can be used to support ancestry and family history research.":1,"#3 Reasons to Test mtDNA – Diahan Southard
Outlines key scenarios where mtDNA testing can support genealogical research, including confirming maternal lines and exploring deeper ancestry.":1,"#Mitochondrial DNA – Roberta Estes
A comprehensive resource hub covering mtDNA basics, testing strategies, scientific background, and real-world applications for researching your direct maternal line.":1,"#Tracing Your Maternal Roots: The Power of African mtDNA Haplogroups — Sherman McRae
Explores how African mtDNA haplogroups can reveal deep maternal ancestry, connecting modern individuals to some of humanity’s oldest lineages and the African diaspora.":1,"#13 Steps To Help Find Your Native American Ancestors – Roberta Estes
A step-by-step guide to using DNA—including mtDNA—to investigate and help confirm Native American ancestry.":1,"#Which Group Projects Should You Join? – Janine Cloud
Explains the different types of FamilyTreeDNA Group Projects and how they can support collaboration, research goals, and mtDNA analysis.":1,"#A 100,000-Year-Old Human Lineage Rediscovered – FamilyTreeDNA
Highlights the discovery of a rare and ancient mtDNA haplogroup, demonstrating how mitochondrial DNA research continues to uncover deep human history.":1,"#Genealogy’s Secret Weapon – Katy Rowe-Schurwanz
Explains how mtDNA testing can uncover connections between individuals who share a direct maternal ancestor, even when historical records are limited or missing.":1,"#If you’re new to mtDNA or want to strengthen your foundation, these blogs explain key concepts, research strategies, and real-world applications of mitochondrial DNA in genealogy.":1,"#If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of mtDNA and genetic genealogy, these resources provide expert guidance, practical strategies, and real-world examples for researching your direct maternal line.":1,"#mtDNA Resources For Further Learning and Support":1,"#But with a full sequence mtDNA test, you’re prepared when that match does appear. Even if the answers aren’t immediate, you’ve got your fishing pole in the mtDNA pond—ready and waiting for the next connection.":1,"#mtDNA results often require time, additional testing, and continued research to fully come together. You may need to use multiple tools, revisit your matches, or wait for new testers to enter the database.":1,"#Patience is one of the most important mtDNA research tips for long-term success. You may not have the match you need right away—the one who breaks your brick wall and provides generations of new information.":1,"#9. Be Patient—mtDNA Results Take Time":1,"#Your next goals might include expanding your family tree further along the same maternal line, exploring additional ancestral origins, or shifting your focus to a different branch of your family. As your understanding grows, your goals will evolve with it.":1,"#As you begin answering your original research questions, you’ll likely uncover new ones. This is a natural part of genetic genealogy—and a sign that your research is progressing.":1,"#8. Set New Goals as You Learn":1,"#If you can’t find the record you’re looking for in one place, continue searching other sources. Combine mtDNA results with traditional records, family trees, and collaborative tools like Group Projects to build stronger, more complete conclusions.":1,"#mtDNA is most powerful when used alongside other research methods. DNA testing is just one tool in your genealogy toolkit.":1,"#7. Use mtDNA with Other Genealogy Tools":1,"#Another effective strategy is to look for haplogroup matches in autosomal databases from companies that provide mtDNA haplogroups, such as 23andMe and FamilyTreeDNA’s Family Finder®. If you find a match who shares your haplogroup—or the same root haplogroup—you can reach out and ask if they would consider taking the mtFull Sequence test to refine the connection.":1,"#For example, if you want to study your paternal grandfather’s direct maternal line, start with his mother. Then trace her daughters, their daughters, and so on until you identify a living descendant who can be tested. If no daughters exist in that line, move up one generation and repeat the process.":1,"#If you’re researching a maternal line that isn’t your own, you’ll need to identify a living individual who descends from that line. This may be as simple as testing your father for his direct maternal line. In other cases, you may need to build out your family tree through daughters to find a cousin who carries the mtDNA you’re researching.":1,"#Because mtDNA follows a direct maternal line, finding the right person to test is often key to answering your research question.":1,"#6. Recruit the Right People to Test":1,"#With mtDNA, being proactive is one of the most important mtDNA best practices and often means identifying where more information is needed and taking steps to move your research forward. This may include expanding your family tree, reviewing matches more closely, or identifying additional individuals who could help answer your research question.":1,"#No genealogy tool—including DNA testing—provides instant answers. You may not immediately find the match you need, and in some cases, that “right” person hasn’t tested yet—or isn’t easy to recognize in your match list.":1,"#5. Be Proactive In Your Genealogy Research":1,"#If your goal is to break a brick wall or expand your family tree:
Start with your mtDNA matches. Focus on those with the closest matches (lowest genetic distance) and build from there.
Review the Earliest Known Direct Maternal Ancestors your matches have provided, explore any linked family trees, and use tools like the Matches Map, mtDNA Discover Time Tree, and Group Projects to identify patterns and connections.":1,"#If your goal is to confirm a shared direct maternal ancestor:
Start with your mtDNA Matches page. Make sure results are available for all individuals being compared, then determine whether they are a match at the same level. Matching mtDNA results can support a shared matrilineal connection, while differences may indicate separate maternal lines.":1,"#You can also review the Matches Map, Ancestral Origins, and Haplogroup Origins reports to see where your matches’ maternal ancestors lived and identify geographic patterns.":1,"#If your goal is to determine the migration path your ancestors took:
Start with the Migration Map and mtDNA Discover™ reports. These tools help you understand where your direct maternal line originated and how it moved over time.":1,"#Once your results are ready, where you begin depends on what you’re trying to learn. Starting in the right place will help you interpret your mtDNA results more effectively and apply key mitochondrial DNA research tips based on your goals.":1,"#4. Start with the Right mtDNA Reports Based On Your Goals":1,"#Join relevant Group Projects.
Group Projects connect individuals researching the same maternal lines, locations, or haplogroups. These communities can provide valuable insight and may help you confirm ancestral connections or break through genealogical brick walls.":1,"#Link your family tree.
Connect a family tree through MyHeritage or WikiTree to add genealogical context to your mtDNA matches. Family trees put the genealogy in genetic genealogy—without one, you only have a list of matches with no clear way to determine how you’re related.":1,"#Complete your genealogy details.
Fill out the Genealogy section in your Account Settings, including Ancestral Surnames and Earliest Known Ancestors. While ancestral surnames are often more useful for autosomal DNA, they can still provide valuable clues for mtDNA research.
The Earliest Known Ancestors section is especially important for mtDNA. Because mtDNA follows a direct maternal line, entering your earliest known matrilineal ancestor—and their location—helps matches identify shared ancestry and allows you to appear on the Matches Map. If you don’t know this information, be sure to select the option indicating that.":1,"#While you’re waiting for your results, take time to prepare your account. A well-prepared profile makes it easier to analyze mtDNA matches effectively and connect with others researching the same maternal line as soon as your results are available.":1,"#In some cases, testing yourself may not provide the information you’re looking for. For example, if your goal is to break a brick wall on your paternal grandmother’s direct maternal line, you would need to test your father or another relative who descends from that line, such as a paternal aunt or uncle.":1,"#Once you’ve defined your goals, the next step is determining who to test. Because mtDNA is passed down along a direct maternal line, only certain individuals will carry the mtDNA needed to answer your research question.":1,"#You may have one goal—or several—and they may evolve as you continue your genetic genealogy journey.":1,"#You may be trying to confirm a direct maternal line, explore where your matrilineal ancestors lived, or investigate whether your maternal line has Native American, Jewish, or other specific origins. These are some of the most common starting points when applying mtDNA tips and best practices to real genealogical research.":1,"#Before you begin using mtDNA for genealogy, it’s important to define what you want to learn. Clear goals will shape how you interpret your mtDNA results and determine which reports, matches, and tools to focus on.":1,"#The following mtDNA tips and best practices will help you set goals, choose the right testers, and use your results to support your genealogical research.":1,"#Using mtDNA effectively requires a clear strategy. Because mitochondrial DNA traces a single maternal line, your approach to testing, analyzing results, and building connections will be different from other types of DNA testing.":1,"#Tips for Using mtDNA Effectively":1,"#The best mtDNA tips include setting clear research goals, testing the right person, analyzing matches based on maternal lines, using multiple genealogy tools, and being patient as new matches appear over time.":1,"#What Are the Best mtDNA Tips for Genealogy?":1,"#In this guide, you’ll learn practical mtDNA tips, best practices, and research strategies to help you get the most out of your results.":1,"#Unlike autosomal DNA, mtDNA follows a single maternal line through generations, which means your research strategy must be more focused and intentional. With the right approach, mtDNA can help confirm maternal connections, uncover deep ancestral origins, and break through genealogical brick walls.":1,"#Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing offers a unique way to explore your direct maternal line, but knowing how to use your results effectively is key to making meaningful discoveries.":1,"#Learn how to use mtDNA results with practical tips and strategies to analyze matches, trace maternal ancestry, and support your genealogy research.":1,"#Asia - Azerbaijani/Azeri":1,"#Africa - Okandé":1,"#Africa - Mbuti Pygmy - Efé":1,"#Africa - Mbundu/Kimbundu":1,"#Africa - Mbenga Pygmy - Bakola":1,"#Africa - Mandé":1,"#Africa - Fulɓe":1,"#Africa - Dyula":1,"#Africa - Cape Verde Mestiço/ Crioulo":1,"#Africa - Aku":1,"#Cuba, Spain":1,"#Looking to research my mothers MT-Dna":1,"#Olaidys Rodriquez":1,"#E-FT395935":1,"#toggle E-FT186925":1,"#Lynette Smith":1,"#Hector Daniel Pereyra":1,"#Reynaldo Rivas":1,"#Mace E Campbell":1,"#Alfred . Campbell":1,"#Isabella Grace Garcia":1,"#Mr. Michael Willis":1,"#A H":1,"#Catherine Murphy":1,"#Brian Haughwout":1,"#Rocío Do Not Send Velez":1,"#Mrs. nola oddie":1,"#Larry Dean Carter":1,"#Mr. Isolde O'Neill":1,"#Daniel Matthew Brown":1,"#Mrs. Alison Louise Cutter":1,"#George Joseph Farris":1,"#Mr. J G R":1,"#Mr. Sean A Harrison":1,"#Miguel Cordero":1,"#Jaime Velazquez":1,"#Mr. Norman Patrick McParland":1,"#Mrs. Connie Laurine Fleming":1,"#C L":1,"#Alva Teresa Mendez":1,"#Elías Monclova-Rodríguez":1,"#Mike William Myers":1,"#Darren Davis":1,"#Frederick Graham Trask":1,"#Kylie Suzanne Weingott":1,"#Marisol Sanchez Keim":1,"#Caroline Stroh":1,"#Michael John Cyr":1,"#Tomas Bourke":1,"#Sandra Alvarez":1,"#Roger D Fernstrgm":1,"#Sharen Montgomery":1,"#Mirna Bella Grant":1,"#Mr. David Charles Sinclair":1,"#Keryn Smith":1,"#Christopher Grose":1,"#Eugenia Canelotto":1,"#Edward Neel":1,"#David Oaten":1,"#Blake Harris":1,"#Chrissy Ornelas":1,"#David Edward Hess":1,"#Raúl Mariano Román Rinaldi":1,"#Eloise Miller":1,"#Amanda Sheats Frazier":1,"#Ms. Carmen Italia":1,"#Jesse Willyard":1,"#Ethel Girvan":1,"#Mr. Steven Lee Combs":1,"#Steve Harrison":1,"#Darryl Jon Bullock":1,"#Peggy Kittell":1,"#You have successfully set up two-factor authentication using lucianadomiluciana@gmail.com as your two-factor authentication email. If you wish to receive your verification codes at a different email address, click the Reset button below.":1,"#Martinez - Background - FamilyTreeDNA":1,"#O projeto da família Martinez busca encontrar ancestrais comuns através do compartilhamento de informações e de testes de DNA. Quaisquer variações do sobrenome são bem-vindas.":1,"#The Martinez Family Project seeks to find common heritage through sharing of information and DNA testing. Any variant spellings are welcome.":1,"#Hello looking for my family tree. 61 with many grandchildren that would like to know much more about our ancestry. San Francisco Bay Area":1,"#Martinez - Overview - FamilyTreeDNA":1,"#The Martinez/Martins Family Project seeks to find common heritage through sharing of information and dna testing. Any variant spellings are welcome. Due to the fact that surnames in families of Iberian origin are often inherited matrilineally, mtDNA results will also be included in this project. O projeto da família Martins/Martinez busca encontrar ancestrais comuns através do compartilhamento de informações e de testes de DNA. Quaisquer variações do sobrenome são bem-vindas. Devido ao fato de famílias de origens ibéricas muitas vezes herdarem sobrenomes pela linha feminina, resultados de DNA mitocondrial também serão incluídos neste projeto.":1,"#🔍 Investigar ses diferents línies paternes que han arribat en aquesta illa i duen de primer llinatge es d´Aloy, conèixer es seus Haplogrups i es que estan relacionats genèticament entre ells. 🔎 read more...":1,"#Pablo Manuel Fernández":1,"#U6a5c":1,"#|In Ascendencia, ADNmt":1,"#Los informes de descubrimiento de haplogrupos de mtDNA":1,"#País:":1,"#A769G":1,"#263G":1,"#Cada haplogrupo representa una rama de ese árbol":1,"#es la única cuya línea materna directa continúa ininterrumpidamente en las personas que viven hoy en día":1,"#522d":1,"#se elimina un nucleótido":1,"#315.1C":1,"#se añaden uno o más nucleótidos entre posiciones":1,"#A825t":1,"#C146T":1,"#purina":1,"#prueba mtFull Sequence":1,"#Las pruebas de ADN mitocondrial anteriores":1,"#to learn more. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via Manage Preferences.":1,"#Privacy Notice":1,"#We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our site, perform analytics, and improve your experience discovering your ancestry. This may include information about your browsing activity and the genealogy products you explore. We may share data with trusted analytics and advertising partners. Visit our":1,"#toggle R-S9535":1,"#toggle R-Z82":1,"#toggle R-FT238042":1,"#toggle R-BY182611":1,"#To connect your account to MyHeritage, you are requested to grant FamilyTreeDNA approval to give MyHeritage access to the following information for kit number B1287279:":1,"#Bienvenidos al nuevo proyecto dedicado a R-Z2103. Siempre pensó que R-Z2103 debería tener su propio proyecto. Es extenso y está en constante crecimiento, con más de 800 subclados documentados basados en SNP. También podría considerarse el \"haplogrupo de Yamnaya\", importante para la prehistoria de los indoeuropeos. Por favor, inviten a sus coincidencias. Cuando este grupo esté en pleno funcionamiento, intentaré realizar agrupaciones y subgrupos basados en STR.":1,"#Bienvenidos al nuevo proyecto dedicado a R-Z2103. Siempre he pensado que R-Z2103 debería tener su propio proyecto. Es extenso y está en constante crecimiento, con más de 800 subclados documentados basados en SNP. También podría considerarse el \"haplogrupo de Yamnaya\", importante para la prehistoria de los indoeuropeos. Por favor, inviten a sus coincidencias. Cuando este grupo esté en pleno funcionamiento, intentaré realizar agrupaciones y subgrupos basados en STR.":1,"#Soy turco, originario de Amasya (centro-norte de Turquía). Según mi abuelo, nuestros antepasados emigraron a esta ciudad desde el este (Cáucaso). Obtuve los resultados de mi ADN Big Y de FamilyTreedna. Todos mis vínculos ancestrales se remontan a Armenia. De alguna manera, comparto un ancestro paterno común con la Casa de Chavchavadze de Georgia. No estoy seguro de cómo interpretar estos resultados. ¿Significa esto que mi linaje fue georgiano o armenio en algún momento de la historia que se remonta a cientos o millas de años?":1,"#I-FT462863":1,"#Welcome to the new, dedicated R-Z2103 project. I've always thought R-Z2103 should have its own project. It's large and growing with over 800 documented SNP based subclades. It is also could be considered the \"haplogroup of the Yamnaya\" which is important to the prehistory of Indo-Europeans. Please invite your matches. When get this group going full speed I'll try to do some STR clustering and subgroupings.":1,"#SUMMER SALE NOW ON FROM AUGUST 1st to 31st WHY BIG Y? - Reaches beyond the barrier of surnames - Link your recent genealogy with ancestors who lived before the adoption of surnames by discovering connections to others with similar and different surnames. - Estimate the time to most recent common ancestor (TMRCA) between you and your matches. - Confirm and refine your Y-DNA haplogroup, the origins of a group of people whose ancestry is traced back to a common ancestor on your paternal line. - Identify your family’s unique Y-chromosome mutations, known as SNPs. - Receive lifetime analysis. - Contribute to scientific advancements and help further grow the Y-DNA Tree of Humankind. The Summer Sale includes cheaper upgrade prices too. https://www.familytreedna.com/social/object/4734223":1,"#October 2023":1,"#January 2024":1,"#I'm rm269 , rz2109 , here is my ancient autosomal origins , what does that suggest ?":1,"#These are my markers; can you identify the branch?":1,"#https://discover.familytreedna.com/y-dna/R-BY44400/tree The diffusion of the R-BY44400 subclade shows how already at the time of Yamnaya these groups of R-Z2103 were in present-day Ukraine and Romania and spread towards Mesopotamia (R-FT263500 > FT263602; R-BY44399 > BY45541) bringing the Indo-European phase which will be the Euphratic, but also towards central Europe (R-FTG93709; R-BY44399; R-FTB59054) and Italy (R-BY132259) bringing Latin towards the Adriatic, a language connected with the Adriatic pile-dwellers and directed towards Lazio and possibly Sicily with the Siculo, but also towards Scandinavia (R-BY132259 > FT291598) and Iberia (R-BY132259 > BY103532). Naturally, the long bottlenecks could also indicate other intermediate pathways. Therefore, further verification with intermediate haplotypes both present today and in ancient DNA is awaited. The discovery of the SNP BY132259 at Kam'yana Mohyla 20975 and the SNP BY103532 at Smeeni 12823 and Smeeni 12825 demonstrate that the tree calculation is incorrect and the migration in various directions occurred at the same time.":1,"#Archaeological research at a site on the Danube in the village of Gyirmot, near the city of Gyor, uncovered bones with Y-DNA BY-38990—subclade FTE23559—in a Lombard cemetery. Both I and a Croat have it. This is a site of Lombards who arrived there from the north via the Danube and Elbe valleys. The graves date from the mid-6th century, just before the migration to northern Italy. A migration simulation indicates my sample is in Bavaria, in the Munich-Regensburg region. Therefore, the Croat's sample may have originated as a result of the Lombards' southward migration. And where does mine come from? Well, in the 17th century, my ancestors changed their surname from Barnad/Bernad to Bernad-cki, then Bernacki. They likely arrived in the eastern borderlands from the area around the town of Łańcut in southern Poland. And that's where the highest concentration of the Barnat surname in Poland is. The surname derives from the German Barnhard/Barnhart. The city of Łańcut was founded in the 14th century by German colonists and craftsmen. One of three hypotheses is that they came from Bavaria, from the vicinity of Landshut. Why? And that's precisely how the new city in Poland was named—Landshut—after the Polish Łańcut. My ancestor Blasio Barnat married Rosalia Troynar. This is also the surname of a German colonist. Near Landshut in Bavaria is the town of Train, and German dictionaries say that the surname Trainer comes from this town. What I've described is one possibility, albeit a likely one.In the chart, my sample is FTE23794, along with the Frenchman Duchemin (from the town of du Chemin?).":1,"#Esteban Reier":1,"#Your Kit Number: B1287279":1},"version":378005}]