H3

1900
H3 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of H, formed about 9,000 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 113 sub-clades and 539 samples under this lineage (Personal 18 / Scientific 16 / Ancient 505).

Key facts

Upstream lineageH
Downstream sub-clades113
Defining mutations1
TMRCA~9,000 yr · 9.0 kya
AliasesYFull H3 · FTDNA H3

Samples

539Samples in lineage
18Personal
16Scientific
505Ancient
United Kingdom 51France 31Spain 29Germany 25Italy 13Hungary 13Croatia 13

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup H3?

H3 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of H, formed about 9,000 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 113 sub-clades and 539 samples under this lineage (Personal 18 / Scientific 16 / Ancient 505).

When did H3 form?

H3 formed about 9,000 years ago.

Where are H3 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 539 samples under this lineage, mainly from United Kingdom、France、Spain.

How do I attach my sample to H3?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.



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