What is r-u198 (S29)?

What is r-u198 (S29)?

U198 is also known as S29 and M467 We can identify a great deal of structure within R-U198 and have published a set of trees, on this website, to illustrate that In many cases we can now trace a specific family line or surname all the way back through the Y-DNA tree using a series of identifiable mutations known as “SNPs”

What is the u198 project?

This is a project to help draw together those who test positive for the SNP known as U198 (aka M467, S29) or for any of its “downstream” SNPs. Our haplogroup is currently known as R-U198. Our scope is YDNA only.

What is the r-u198 haplogroup?

R-U198 is a significant haplogroup within the huge R1b super-haplogroup that is ubiquitous in Western Europe R-U198 itself is not particularly common. Even in those areas where it is relatively prevalent, such as the United Kingdom and the Low Countries, it does not seem to comprise more than about 2% to 3% of the male population

What is the uugu198 mutation?

U198 itself is a point mutation at position 14727619 on the Y-chromosome in which a “G” has changed to an “A”. A POSITIVE SNP TEST IS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP.