The Moffat DNA Project- Background

Background

The Moffat DNA Project was started in February, 2006. This project intends to be as expansive as possible and welcomes all variants of the surname "Moffat". It is independent of the official Clan Moffat organisation and its affiliated DNA Project. This project uses DNA testing of the Y-chromosome. Because males inherit the Y-chromosome from their fathers, the DNA acts like a surname, passing from father to son. This allows for the reconstruction of ancient family lines. This testing cannot tell you who your distant ancestor was, but it can tell you who you are related to and how closely (on the order of hundreds or thousands of years). You can then make assumptions or predictions about your own genealogy. Due to the specific nature of Y-chromosome testing, this project is only applicable to males with any variant of the surname "Moffat". Female "Moffats" will need to obtain a DNA sample from a male "Moffat" relative if they wish to participate.