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Names are the links between language and identities. Our surnames are like linguistic badges or coat-of-arms. What does your surname truly mean? Or the other surnames in your family tree? You may think your family knows these definitions. However, there are usually hidden histories waiting to be unlocked. These stories behind names are very useful in uncovering the deeper story of a family. They’re also interesting for their own sake.

Likewise, knowing surname variants is extremely important when researching family history. These are the different spellings in one language, and the various forms found in other languages. Most surnames have at least 20 variants. Have you ever entered a name when searching for records only to find nothing come up? Or many results but not what you were looking for? The record you want is there, but ‘buried’ with a surname variant.

The Savvy level builds upon our custom Clarity Monographs. We detail the full story of your direct lineage. We also include a Surname Etymology & Variants section. Here we define the full meanings of your lineage surname or surnames. These meanings are often intimately tied to family history. We also give you a comprehensive list of surname variants. Having variants is crucial for doing genealogical research, especially for searching indexed records.

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Patrick L.

I'm impressed beyond words at the mtDNA Monograph, the depth of the work and the results. Mom is reading it non-stop now. Both parts of the Monograph were fascinating and informative!

Bob P.

The great thing about the Monographs and Reports is that they truly explain things. Normal people are not usually able to digest the raw results the genetic testing companies give their customers. It really requires a professional touch to sort it out and interpret it. They do not tell you this when ordering the tests. Thanks again Footsteps of Ancestors!

Robert E. D.

Reading the Footsteps of Ancestors Y-DNA and mtDNA Monographs for our family was completely satisfying, and I was delighted with the story of the treks my ancestors took. My own story is just a small part of that larger trek. I completely trust Footsteps of Ancestors to accurately research the lineages of my family. And, they explain this history clearly. It's enjoyable to read. I predict that others will also be very happy with the results for many years to come.

Louise K.

I only wish Dad were still with us because he would have found these discoveries fascinating, especially the prehistory / archaeology. He would have been amazed and pleased that one of the most common male lines in Europe is a ‘brother’ to the most common Native American male line. Not only is the genealogy (surname and match) information in the Monograph very helpful, but the Deep Roots (Part One) is extremely interesting!

Andreas G.

I am very impressed with their overall analysis. A service like Footsteps of Ancestors is much needed because folks don't understand the gibberish of the geneticists. Instead, they want complete explanations and in plain language. How does it all connect? — our genetic results, our family history we already have, and what experts now know about prehistory and history. This is what Footsteps of Ancestors provides. I know people in America and Europe who were reluctant to get genetic testing. Now they don't need to be.

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