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Y DNA Results can be seen on  the "y-Results" page,  submitted liineages are on the "Patriarchs" page, and a brief discussion of the results on
the "Discussion" page.

yDNA testing is the newest tool available to genealogists!

- yDNA tests allow genealogists to verify their father's father's...father's paternal ancestry.

- yDNA information can be very powerful when combined with traditional paper trails.

The following Surnames are some of the variants of O'Faolain:

O'Faolain, Felan, Hyland, O'Phelan, Phalen, Phalon, Phelan, Whalen, Whalin, Whallen, Whalon, Whealan, Whealen, Whealin, Whealing,
Wheallen, Whelehan, Wheelahan, Wheelan, Wheeland, Wheelon, Whelan, Wheland, Whellan

The Whalen-O'Faolain yDNA Project is open to all O'Faolain families, of all spelling variations, and from all locations.  
(If your surname is not included please contact the Project Administrator.)

The Whalen-O'Faolain yDNA Project was started to:

- To confirm relationships established through traditional genealogy.

- To locate new related family.

- To learn whether the O’Faoláin Clan share a common ancestor, or whether there are multiple lineages.

- To determine, if possible, where these lines were established.

- To look into the deeper ancestry of our lineages

Participating in the Whalen-O'Faolian yDNA Project also provides:

- The participant's genetic DNA, which is very close (and sometimes identical) to his earliest known ancestor.

- The participant's "deep" ancestry (Haplogroup), which identifies the paternal ancestor's prehistoric origins.

- A sense of camaraderie, which is particularly strong for those who share a genetic ancestry

- Stimulation to family research and renewed 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 other O'Faolain.

- Your genetic matches who do not share our surname

- The knowledge to understand our ancestors better - particularly where the records have been lost

Click here to order a DNA test in the Whalen-O'Faolain project.

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