I took a yDNA 37 marker test about a year ago along with a distant relative (8th cousin) who has the same surname as I have (the "paper trail" we both researched indicated that we were 8th cousins). We had a -2 genetic distance on 37 markers which we felt was ok for such distant cousins. (Only the "fast" mutating markers were involved). Recently we decided to go for the extra 30 markers (67 markers total). His additional markers came in a few weeks ago, mine came in today (almost 4 weeks "late"). The results are hard to believe...we now have a genetic distance of about -21 (on the total 67 markers) Only about 15 of the latest markers out of the 30 are a match.
Another surprise...on the earlier 37 marker test results, we both had a close match (-1 genetic distance) with an "outsider" (different surname). My "cousin" still has a close match (-2) with him, but again, I'm now about a -21 genetic distance from him (yes.. the "outsider" took the 37 to 67 marker upgrade too).
Something is not making any sense. Even the statistics seem to indicate something is not right
Thanks...
Bill
Another surprise...on the earlier 37 marker test results, we both had a close match (-1 genetic distance) with an "outsider" (different surname). My "cousin" still has a close match (-2) with him, but again, I'm now about a -21 genetic distance from him (yes.. the "outsider" took the 37 to 67 marker upgrade too).
Something is not making any sense. Even the statistics seem to indicate something is not right
Thanks...
Bill
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