I-M253 / I1

TMRCA: 4500 years 1802   
I-M253 (I1) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of I, formed about 4,500 years ago (YFull: 4,600), defined by 358 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 1,239 sub-clades and 661 samples under this lineage (personal 59 / scientific 126 / ancient 476).

Key facts

ParentI
Sub-clades1,239
Defining SNPs358
TMRCA~4,500 y · 4.5 kya
YFull estimate~4,600 y
ISOGG 2019I1
Defining SNPM253
AliasesMofang I-M253 · YFull I1

Samples

661Samples in lineage
59Personal
126Scientific
476Ancient
Sweden 53Germany 45Hungary 39Denmark 38Poland 33Russia 32Finland 21

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup I-M253?

I-M253 (I1) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of I, formed about 4,500 years ago (YFull: 4,600), defined by 358 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 1,239 sub-clades and 661 samples under this lineage (personal 59 / scientific 126 / ancient 476).

When did I-M253 form?

I-M253 formed about 4,500 years ago (YFull: 4,600).

Where are I-M253 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 661 samples under this lineage, mainly from Sweden、Germany、Hungary.

How do I attach my sample to I-M253?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your Y-haplogroup or SNP; it will be placed on the corresponding paternal tree.



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