Updated 14 September 2024 The Big Y 700 is our test of choice for males. To help find family connections for the FOUTS of all spelling and variations. By joining the group you agree to provide the project with 3 things. 1) The surname of the person being tested. 2) The name, date and place of birth of the oldest researched male ancestor of your male patrilineal line and the oldest researched female ancestor of your matrilineal line. 3) Permission to publish the DNA results and the names, dates and places of birth of the oldest known patrilineal or matrilineal ancestor. This group's surname of interest is Fautz or Fouts, and spelling variations thereof. (FOUTS appears to be the American spelling of the old German word FAUTZ or PFAUTZ). Individuals interested in collaborating on family history for this surname and using genetic testing to assist our research efforts are encouraged to join. This group study is based on the Y Chromosome which only males carry. Although females and autosomal testers are welcome, it is preferred that a male joins, please. The reason for preferring the male line is because female have this habit of usually changing surname upon marriage.