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What does Y-DNA trace?

The direct male line from father to sons.

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Why: Y-DNA is passed from father to sons along the direct male line.

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Answer: The direct male line from father to sons. Y-DNA is passed from father to sons along the direct male line.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    Y-DNA is present only in males and is passed down from a father to his sons
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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