The mtDNA Haplogroup H Project

Introduction

mtDNA Haplogroup H is a Eurasian Haplogroup. It is believed to make up 40-50% of the mtDNA lineages in Western Europe, but becomes less common as you travel east.

Much of the research of Human mtDNA in Europe only compares mutations in the HVR1 and HVR2 control regions, a smaller but more rapidly changing portion of the mtDNA molecule, which provides a false feeling of sameness to the members of the many H subgroups, or clades.

The primary goal of this project is to explore the individual identity of each subclade. Altogether, the mtDNA Haplogroup H project has more than 4,000 participants, making it the largest public mtDNA Haplogroup project.

Membership

The H mtDNA Project is open to all but we do ask members to send us their paper trail pedigree for their mtDNA line. Here is an example:

Kit: XXXXXX

Bill

  Son of Ruth Elaine

    Daughter of Antonina V Canciamillia b. 1909 Los Angeles, CA

      Daughter of Mary Palisi b. 14 Nov 1884, New Orleans, LA

        Daughter of Anna Arisco b. 11 Oct 1857, Contessa Entellina, Palermo, Sicily

          Daughter of Antonina Ferro b. c. 1825, Sicily

            Daughter of Maria Mangiaracina

Family Tree DNA

If you tested with FTDNA you may join the Family Tree Project by following this link: Join Now

National Geographic

If you tested with the National Genographic Project you will need to log into your account there and set up an account with FTDNA first. From your user page look for the small link at the bottom that says 'learn more.' Clicking on that link will take you through the transfer process. You should then be able to join with your new FTDNA account.