The purpose of this site is to record and share DNA information on the Love surname. DNA analysis is a tool for identifying participants who share a common male ancestor, and aids us in establishing links between Love groups who were thought to be unrelated. We also provide an opportunity for males who were born with the Love surname to participate in a DNA test.

Our Project goal is to share information and bind as many Love families together as possible. An exact match in the yDNA 25 marker test indicates a strong probability of a common ancestor within the past 7 generations. It may be possible to determine who that common ancestor was with good family history research and documentation, and by sharing information with members in each group represented in the Project.

To be successful in our project goal we ask that each participate submit a genealogy report. The genealogy report will be published on our website; therefore, we will not publish private information of living individuals without express written consent from each member of the Project.

Love female descendants may participate, and are encouraged to participate, by having a male Love relative participate in the Project.

Are you still not sure you want to participate in the DNA Study? It is estimated that 97% of DNA is junk DNA. The Y-DNA falls into this category as it does not contain information about your health, eye or hair color, stature, intelligence from the Y-chromosome. Only males have the Y-chromosome and it is passed from father to son, generation after generation.