Caithness and Suther | 1259 | The geographical coverage of the project is the counties of Caithness and Sutherland in Scotland.
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The project is open to both males and females who have a direct lineage back to the above areas on their paternal or maternal side. The project aims to help participants further their genealogical research and explore their 'deep ancestral' origins.
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The project also takes results for individuals who have taken the Family Finder test and who have ancestors from Caithness or Sutherland.
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The name Caithness is derived primarily from a tribal rather than a place name and appears to have been given to the indigenous people in question, 'the Cats' by their Celtic-speaking neighbours.
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Caithness was originally named Katanes by the Norsemen, meaning 'headland of the cats'. The lands south of the Ord of Caithness were later designated Sudrland by the Norse (the southern part of Katanes) whilst the area west of lowland Caithness was referred to in the Norse sagas as the 'Dales' of Caithness (Dalir).
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It has been argued that the 'province' of Strathnaver likely equates to these 'dales' and should be seen as part of the earldom lands of Caithness.
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The project will cover that part of north-eastern Scotland inhabited by 'the Cats', namely present day Caithness (Katanes), Sutherland (Sudrland) and the 'Dales' (Dalir). |
Project: Caithness and Suther Members: 1259 The geographical coverage of the project is the counties of Caithness and Sutherland in Scotland.
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The project is open to both males and females who have a direct lineage back to the above areas on their paternal or maternal side. The project aims to help participants further their genealogical research and explore their 'deep ancestral' origins.
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The project also takes results for individuals who have taken the Family Finder test and who have ancestors from Caithness or Sutherland.
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The name Caithness is derived primarily from a tribal rather than a place name and appears to have been given to the indigenous people in question, 'the Cats' by their Celtic-speaking neighbours.
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Caithness was originally named Katanes by the Norsemen, meaning 'headland of the cats'. The lands south of the Ord of Caithness were later designated Sudrland by the Norse (the southern part of Katanes) whilst the area west of lowland Caithness was referred to in the Norse sagas as the 'Dales' of Caithness (Dalir).
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It has been argued that the 'province' of Strathnaver likely equates to these 'dales' and should be seen as part of the earldom lands of Caithness.
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The project will cover that part of north-eastern Scotland inhabited by 'the Cats', namely present day Caithness (Katanes), Sutherland (Sudrland) and the 'Dales' (Dalir). |
Faulconer | 159 | DNA Project for the Faulconer surname. |
Project: Faulconer Members: 159 DNA Project for the Faulconer surname. |
New Zealand DNA Proj | 1462 | Updated 14 September 2024
The Big Y 700 is our test of choice for males.
New Zealanders (Maori and Pakeha) and persons from any other country who, through research, believe that their ancestors settled in New Zealand), please join.
Once you join, please ensure you advise the admins of your DIRECT paternal ancestor's ship/tribe, the date of arrival and the port of disembarkation. (If they were recent arrivals and came by air, please state where and when they landed) If you do not know these details, please write and say so. (This also applies to your DIRECT maternal ancestor's arrival details). Should you have NOT tested Y-DNA or mtDNA (and only FF), these details are unnecessary. |
Project: New Zealand DNA Proj Members: 1462 Updated 14 September 2024
The Big Y 700 is our test of choice for males.
New Zealanders (Maori and Pakeha) and persons from any other country who, through research, believe that their ancestors settled in New Zealand), please join.
Once you join, please ensure you advise the admins of your DIRECT paternal ancestor's ship/tribe, the date of arrival and the port of disembarkation. (If they were recent arrivals and came by air, please state where and when they landed) If you do not know these details, please write and say so. (This also applies to your DIRECT maternal ancestor's arrival details). Should you have NOT tested Y-DNA or mtDNA (and only FF), these details are unnecessary. |
North of Ireland | 10127 | In taking forward its key objective of fostering an interest in family history with special reference to families who have roots in the North of Ireland and their descendants wherever they may be, the North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) has established a project to use DNA testing as an aid to making genealogical connections within and between families whose roots are in the North of Ireland.
The purpose of the project is to
• Promote DNA testing by those whose heritage is from the North of Ireland.
• Offer information, support and training for those who test and manage DNA tests of others.
• Share DNA results to facilitate genealogical connections.
• Carry out research into the DNA of the North of Ireland.
The Society provides volunteer Project Administrators and Co-Administrators who promote and administer the project via branch meetings, local and family history events, social media and other appropriate communication channels to Society members, their families and members of the public with North of Ireland roots.
The project covers Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and autosomal DNA (atDNA). To aid the analysis of results, standards of testing and the efficiency of support the project promotes testing through FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA), although not exclusively. Discounts are available from FTDNA if orders are placed through the DNA project.
The Society runs regular courses on DNA testing for beginners, intermediates and advanced learners. Details are available at www.nifhs.org/resources/courses. If you have attended our DNA courses you are welcome to join our monthly DNA interest group. Its purpose is to educate, to give people an opportunity to work on their matches and to learn from each other.
The North of Ireland DNA Project Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/DNAatNIFHS
To learn more about the North of Ireland Family History Society you can find us at www.nifhs.org.
Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/NIFHS
Our Twitter is at https://twitter.com/NIFHS
Registered Charity NIC106071
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Project: North of Ireland Members: 10127 In taking forward its key objective of fostering an interest in family history with special reference to families who have roots in the North of Ireland and their descendants wherever they may be, the North of Ireland Family History Society (NIFHS) has established a project to use DNA testing as an aid to making genealogical connections within and between families whose roots are in the North of Ireland.
The purpose of the project is to
• Promote DNA testing by those whose heritage is from the North of Ireland.
• Offer information, support and training for those who test and manage DNA tests of others.
• Share DNA results to facilitate genealogical connections.
• Carry out research into the DNA of the North of Ireland.
The Society provides volunteer Project Administrators and Co-Administrators who promote and administer the project via branch meetings, local and family history events, social media and other appropriate communication channels to Society members, their families and members of the public with North of Ireland roots.
The project covers Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and autosomal DNA (atDNA). To aid the analysis of results, standards of testing and the efficiency of support the project promotes testing through FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA), although not exclusively. Discounts are available from FTDNA if orders are placed through the DNA project.
The Society runs regular courses on DNA testing for beginners, intermediates and advanced learners. Details are available at www.nifhs.org/resources/courses. If you have attended our DNA courses you are welcome to join our monthly DNA interest group. Its purpose is to educate, to give people an opportunity to work on their matches and to learn from each other.
The North of Ireland DNA Project Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/DNAatNIFHS
To learn more about the North of Ireland Family History Society you can find us at www.nifhs.org.
Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/NIFHS
Our Twitter is at https://twitter.com/NIFHS
Registered Charity NIC106071
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ScotClans | 2281 | Updated 14 September 2024.
The Big Y 700 is our test of choice for males.
Scottish Clans - DNA research on Scottish Clans and Families. PLEASE do NOT join us if your name does not appear in the Surname list!
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/scotclans/surnames
If your name is not listed, do not be surprised if you are removed from the project.
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Project: ScotClans Members: 2281 Updated 14 September 2024.
The Big Y 700 is our test of choice for males.
Scottish Clans - DNA research on Scottish Clans and Families. PLEASE do NOT join us if your name does not appear in the Surname list!
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/scotclans/surnames
If your name is not listed, do not be surprised if you are removed from the project.
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Scottish DNA | 14944 |
The project was split into Y-DNA and mtDNA projects in Spring 2016.
<b>Project goals
• Provide a database of Scottish yDNA test results useful for personal and academic research
• Encourage participants to join a surname, clan or family and relevant haplogroup project
• Enable participants to identify their ancestral origins and make connections with their genetic kin
• Explore interrelationships between clans and families
• To provide education and information on genetic genealogy and Scottish family history research
Visit our blog for news or information about the project: http://scottishdna.blogspot.com
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We advise all participants to join an appropriate surname, clan, family or haplogroup project as the best way to find genetic matches. The <b>Scottish Y-DNA Project</b> aims to support and promote the best possible participation of these projects. |
Project: Scottish DNA Members: 14944
The project was split into Y-DNA and mtDNA projects in Spring 2016.
<b>Project goals
• Provide a database of Scottish yDNA test results useful for personal and academic research
• Encourage participants to join a surname, clan or family and relevant haplogroup project
• Enable participants to identify their ancestral origins and make connections with their genetic kin
• Explore interrelationships between clans and families
• To provide education and information on genetic genealogy and Scottish family history research
Visit our blog for news or information about the project: http://scottishdna.blogspot.com
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We advise all participants to join an appropriate surname, clan, family or haplogroup project as the best way to find genetic matches. The <b>Scottish Y-DNA Project</b> aims to support and promote the best possible participation of these projects. |