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Our Y-DNA results are displayed on the Family Tree DNA website in both "Classic" and "Colorized" formats. Results are grouped into "Lineages" based on predicted relationships determined by each member's genetic profile. The Colorized version highlights changes ("mutations") for each marker compared to the mode, while the Classic version does not. These mutations help identify not only lineages but also branches within them.
- Haplogroup: Results are organized by Haplogroup.
- Lineage: Men who have Y-DNA match in at least 25, 37, 67, or 111 markers are grouped within the same Lineage. The Y-DNA-37 test is typically considered the entry-level test for identifying matches with a common ancestor within a genealogically relevant timeframe.
- Possibly Same Lineage: Men with the Figueroa surname who match a Lineage closely at 12 markers may be considered potential matches. While 12 markers alone aren’t enough to confirm a common ancestor, having the Figueroa surname suggests a strong possibility. Additionally, Figueroa men who fall just outside the range to be part of a Lineage might be categorized here, as upgrading to more markers could reveal a match at some point.
- No Match Yet in the Project: Members who currently do not match anyone else in the Figueroa Project are placed in this group. As more men test, those who match another member at 25 markers or higher will be assigned to a new Lineage within their Haplogroup.
- Mutation Color Coding: Mutations (differences) from each Haplogroup profile are highlighted using color coding.