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A surname project is a great way to combine traditional ancestry research with DNA genealogy. In a surname project, an investigation of the biological relationship between men with the same or similar surnames is conducted. This is especially helpful if the common ancestor lived at a time in which surnames already existed, but for which no written records have survived. Over the course of time or owing to emigration, surnames can change so much that the common lineage is no longer apparent: Howery and Hauri, for instance.
A surname project enables you to find people with whom you share common ancestry and can exchange information (such as the family tree). Therefore, the information content of your family history quickly increases. In contrast, you can also exclude namesakes who do not belong to your family.
Starting a surname project or joining an existing one is free of charge.
By participating in a surname project, you benefit from special rates for tests of the paternal line. Existing projects can be found here:
"The Langley Surname DNA Project was originally established to identify Langley family related to John Langley, Sr. (b. 1771-1780) who is first found in Shelby County, AL in 1820 and 1830 census data. As the project has grown, a number of distinct Langley lineages have been identified. We invite anyone with the Langley surname or one of its variants (LANGLY, LONGLEE, LANGLIE, etc.) to join us. The DNA sample must be from a male carrying the surname to be of genealogical significance to this project. For more information, please contact the Group Administrator or join us at our free discussion group site at the Langley Surname DNA Project."
"The Langley Surname DNA Project was originally established to identify Langley family related to John Langley, Sr. (b. 1771-1780) who is first found in Shelby County, AL in 1820 and 1830 census data. As the project has grown, a number of distinct Langley lineages have been identified. We invite anyone with the Langley surname or one of its variants (LANGLY, LONGLEE, LANGLIE, etc.) to join us. The DNA sample must be from a male carrying the surname to be of genealogical significance to this project. For more information, please contact the Group Administrator or join us at our free discussion group site at the Langley Surname DNA Project. "
Upon further investigation I see FTDNA has a partnership with this company, I'm leaving my above comments so people who might go through my same confusion might also understand.
What is Family Tree DNA’s relationship with these companies: African DNA, DNA Ancestry and Family Origin, DNA World Wide, iGenea?
Each of these companies has a testing partnership with Family Tree DNA. At Family Tree DNA, we provide DNA Kits, testing services, and DNA storage. After testing with any of these companies, customers may access their results through the Family Tree DNA website, and they enjoy all of the privileges of Family Tree DNA customers.
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At Family Tree DNA, we do encourage those who have tested with us or our testing partners to make use of the materials on our website and contact us with any questions about your test results.
A surname project is a great way to combine traditional ancestry research with DNA genealogy. In a surname project, an investigation of the biological relationship between men with the same or similar surnames is conducted. This is especially helpful if the common ancestor lived at a time in which surnames already existed, but for which no written records have survived. Over the course of time or owing to emigration, surnames can change so much that the common lineage is no longer apparent: Howery and Hauri, for instance.
A surname project enables you to find people with whom you share common ancestry and can exchange information (such as the family tree). Therefore, the information content of your family history quickly increases. In contrast, you can also exclude namesakes who do not belong to your family.
Starting a surname project or joining an existing one is free of charge.
By participating in a surname project, you benefit from special rates for tests of the paternal line. Existing projects can be found here:
Pretty shocked that Roberts and Lowe are not listed as they've been in Key West and the US for a few hundred years. One surname associated with my son MacKenzie was listed.
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Originally Posted by Alandros
EDIT: iGenea is partnered with Family Tree DNA, details included at bottom of post
Am I missing something or is "iGenea" just blatantly copying the info from all of the Family Tree DNA surname projects?
For example the FTDNA project for the "Langley" surname (of which I am currently a co-admin of) which has existed for many years on FTDNA
"The Langley Surname DNA Project was originally established to identify Langley family related to John Langley, Sr. (b. 1771-1780) who is first found in Shelby County, AL in 1820 and 1830 census data. As the project has grown, a number of distinct Langley lineages have been identified. We invite anyone with the Langley surname or one of its variants (LANGLY, LONGLEE, LANGLIE, etc.) to join us. The DNA sample must be from a male carrying the surname to be of genealogical significance to this project. For more information, please contact the Group Administrator or join us at our free discussion group site at the Langley Surname DNA Project."
"The Langley Surname DNA Project was originally established to identify Langley family related to John Langley, Sr. (b. 1771-1780) who is first found in Shelby County, AL in 1820 and 1830 census data. As the project has grown, a number of distinct Langley lineages have been identified. We invite anyone with the Langley surname or one of its variants (LANGLY, LONGLEE, LANGLIE, etc.) to join us. The DNA sample must be from a male carrying the surname to be of genealogical significance to this project. For more information, please contact the Group Administrator or join us at our free discussion group site at the Langley Surname DNA Project. "
Upon further investigation I see FTDNA has a partnership with this company, I'm leaving my above comments so people who might go through my same confusion might also understand.
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