Paternal Migration Animator
Trace the geographic journey of your paternal lineage from the dawn of humanity. Each step is computed from 33,000+ ancient DNA samples on an interactive animated map.
How it works: Enter your Y-DNA haplogroup or terminal SNP (e.g. R-M269, M269, I-S2364), or upload your raw DNA file. The tool reconstructs the ancestral chain from the root of the Y tree down to your terminal SNP, placing each branching point on a map based on its oldest ancient DNA carriers. If your terminal SNP is very recent (less than ~3,000 years), the tool will automatically walk upstream to the nearest documented ancestor.
Long-form (R1b1a2a1a2c), SNP only (M269, L21, P312, S2364), or modern notation (R-M269) all work.
Drop your raw DNA file here
or click to browse
❓ How do I find my raw DNA file?
Female profiles: Y-DNA animation is not available (mtDNA animation coming soon).
Paternal Migration Animator
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