Maxwell Surname DNA Project

Three Ways To Join

1. Test your DNA (if eligible)
2. Donate money to assist others who can't afford a test
3. Recruit DNA testers and monetary contributors

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a male with surname (last name) Maxwell. The reason for this is that the DNA test compares the Y chromosomes of the subjects, which is passed only along the male line (father to son). See Why Test DNA? for a more detailed explanation.

Test Your DNA

To have your DNA tested for the Maxwell Y-DNA Surname Project, please submit a join request at Family Tree DNA.

The cost is based on which of four available tests you choose:

• Y-DNA67 -- Male 67 marker paternal test....$269
• Y-DNA37 -- Male 37 marker paternal test....$189
• Y-DNA25 -- Male 25 marker paternal test....$148
• Y-DNA12 -- Male 12 marker paternal test....$99

The more markers that are tested, the better the estimate of how closely two people are related; however, if you can only afford the 12 marker test, you can elect to have a higher fidelity test performed at a later date.

Donate Money

Another great way to help is by Contributing to the General Fund at Family Tree DNA. There you will find instructions on how to contribute to this, or any, surname project. For this project, be sure to spell the project name correctly: Maxwell.

Recruit Others

If you are not eligible to have your DNA tested, perhaps you know someone who is. If so, please direct them to this site so they may join. Even if you don't know someone personally, if you know another reasearcher who may have eligible relative, reach out and make them aware of the opportunity. Thanks!