Contribute to the Project
Other than the Y-DNA test from FTDNA, the other necessary ingredient is that the participant have some knowledge of their family tree. The Family Tree DNA company strongly urges participants to base their family line on documented research – limited or extensive.
The results of each DNA test will be compared to the results of others who share a common, but not always identically spelled, surname. For example, various family members have spelled the surname Dalton, Dolton, Daulton, perhaps even Dorton and Dawlton. The comparison of test results can tell whether a person’s family line is:
1. A Dalton surname line
2. Related to known Dalton settlements
3. Related by a common ancestor
Even those with very different surnames may find that they have Y-DNA common with Daltons. This may be a sign of an adoption in the family line — legal or informal — or may be a sign of a relationship never formalized legally.
Obtaining your sample is quick and painless and submitting the test is simple. The administrators will be happy to answer any questions you have about the process or questions about the management of your submission.
DNA tests can contribute significantly to the participant’s family history. The results may scale brick walls or offer clues for further research. Once tested, your DNA is preserved for your future generations who will then have available their genetic history should they want it or need it.