About us
The Canton DNA Project needs an administrator, but welcomes Cantons from all around the world and we hope you will join today!
See our results so far at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CantonSurnameProject/
Many Canton lines have been researched but, because records are extremely scarce in the relevant areas from the mid-18th century back, it has been impossible to find any links between these families. By taking part in this Y-DNA project, you would be helping to solve such problems. In addition, as the project progresses, the results for the various family trees will provide information about the evolution of the surname.
The Y DNA test tells you about your direct male line, which would be your father, his father, and back in time. You must be male to take this test, and you should have one of the surnames shown. If you believe there is a Canton or variant in your direct male line, although you have a different surname, you are also welcome to participate. If you are female, you can contribute in a positive way by helping to find a male in your family tree to participate.
Both males and females may also be interested in learning about their direct female line, which would be their mother, their mother's mother, and back in time. You would order a mtDNA test.
See our results so far at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CantonSurnameProject/
Many Canton lines have been researched but, because records are extremely scarce in the relevant areas from the mid-18th century back, it has been impossible to find any links between these families. By taking part in this Y-DNA project, you would be helping to solve such problems. In addition, as the project progresses, the results for the various family trees will provide information about the evolution of the surname.
The Y DNA test tells you about your direct male line, which would be your father, his father, and back in time. You must be male to take this test, and you should have one of the surnames shown. If you believe there is a Canton or variant in your direct male line, although you have a different surname, you are also welcome to participate. If you are female, you can contribute in a positive way by helping to find a male in your family tree to participate.
Both males and females may also be interested in learning about their direct female line, which would be their mother, their mother's mother, and back in time. You would order a mtDNA test.