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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Norfolk => Topic started by: degenerate on Saturday 07 February 26 09:38 GMT (UK)
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Hello,
I've been running a Y-DNA surname project for a long time and am struggling to get any Norfolk representation. Looking for male bearers of the surnames PEELING / PEALING / PEEL / PILE/PYLE etc. including known or suspected variants, with a bone fide Norfolk patrilineal pedigree. You don't have to live in the region now but just have a reliable family tree (without known or suspected adoptions) along the purely paternal line. I can also try to help you with your tree if needed.
Funding may be available.
Those who don't know their origins with much certainty are also encouraged to join, but I need two or more verified bearers of each name to establish the Y-DNA baseline(s) for the region.
NB If you have already tested with Ancestry, then that can provide some information on your Y-DNA but you will need to transfer your results to FTDNA and pay a modest 'unlock' fee for the analysis.
https://help.familytreedna.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402392808463-Transferring-Your-Autosomal-DNA-From-Another-Company
Historically, the PEELINGs seem to be concentrated between Fakenham and Dereham - e.g. Stanfield, Mileham, Great Ryburgh etc. but I mention this mostly for the benefit of people using search engines.
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/pelan/about/background
On a related note, I am participating in a campaign to drive the uptake of Y-DNA testing in the Fenlands. I would particularly encourage male bearers of rare or unusual names to get Y-DNA tested. Thanks.
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/rare-family-names-uk-ireland/about