Participating in a Surname DNA Project provides:

• A report on the participant's genetic DNA, which is very close (and sometimes identical) to the earliest known ancestor

• A classification of the participant's "deep" ancestry, which gives insight into the prehistoric origins of your surname ancestors

• A sense of camaraderie with all who participate in the Family Project, which is particularly strong for those who share a genetic ancestry

• Stimulation to family research and sharing of information

• A wider sense of identity and relationship, as we begin to realize how much we are a World Family.

• A chance to compare your genetic ancestry with those of the Surname and the Variant Spellings

• Locates the genetic matches that do not share your common surname