To identify others who might be related and track DNA changes through the male family line. To verify relationship and attempt to enlarge our family tree. The Y-chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged, except for the occasional mutation. Miszewski has been variously spelt through the years and known misspellings currently in use include Myszewski, Mishefske, Mishefski, Misheski, Meshefski, Mesheske, and Mesheski.