McCorkle Surname Y-DNA Project
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Join the Project !
Three Ways To Participate
- Provide your DNA for testing at Family Tree DNA (see Eligibility Requirements below)
- Donate money to assist others who can't afford a test (scroll down for more info)
- Recruit DNA testers and monetary contributors (scroll down for more info)
Eligibility Requirements
You must be a male with surname (last name) McCorkle. The reason for this is that the DNA test compares the Y chromosomes of the subjects, which is passed only along the male line (father to son). See Why Test DNA? for a more detailed explanation. If you still have questions, please contact the Project Administrator.
1. Test Your DNA
To have your DNA tested for the McCorkle Surname Y-DNA
Project, please submit a join request 
at Family Tree DNA*. If you are meet the eligibiity requirements and are
accepted into the project, the project administrator will email you
instructions on how to order your test kit from Family Tree DNA*.
Prices
Your price is based on which of the available tests you choose (all prices reflect the group discount):
| Test Name | Description | Price | Avg. Cost per Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-DNA12 | Male 12 marker paternal test | $49 | $4.08 |
| Y-DNA25 | Male 25 marker paternal test | $124 | $4.96 |
| Y-DNA37 | Male 37 marker paternal test | $149 | $4.03 |
| Y-DNA67 | Male 67 marker paternal test | $248 | $3.70 |
| Y-DNA111 | Male 111 marker paternal test | $339 | $3.05 |
| Upgrade prices for current participants: | |||
| Y-Refine12to25 | Upgrade Y-DNA12 to Y-DNA25 | $49 | $3.77 |
| Y-Refine12to37 | Upgrade Y-DNA12 to Y-DNA37 | $99 | $3.96 |
| Y-Refine12to67 | Upgrade Y-DNA12 to Y-DNA67 | $189 | $3.44 |
| Y-Refine25to37 | Upgrade Y-DNA25 to Y-DNA37 | $49 | $4.08 |
| Y-Refine25to67 | Upgrade Y-DNA25 to Y-DNA67 | $148 | $3.52 |
| Y-Refine37to67 | Upgrade Y-DNA37 to Y-DNA67 | $99 | $3.30 |
| Y-Refine37to111 | Upgrade Y-DNA37 to Y-DNA111 | $220 | $2.97 |
| Y-Refine67to111 | Upgrade Y-DNA67 to Y-DNA111 | $129 | $2.93 |
The more markers that are tested, the better the estimate of how closely two people are related. For most, a 67-marker test is usually the highest fidelity needed for genealogical purposes. However, if you can only afford the 37-, 25-, or 12-marker test, you can upgrade to a higher fidelity test at a later date.
* Disclaimer
Our surname project is registered at
Family Tree DNA .
We have no financial interest in this project nor do we have any association
with Family Tree DNA Company beyond using them as our testing lab. We are only
interested, like others in this group, in furthering our genealogical
research.
2. Donate Money
Another great way to help is by Contributing to the General Fund at Family Tree DNA. There you will find instructions on how to contribute money to this
surname project, which will allow prospective members with limited means to participate.
Be sure to select the project name correctly:
MCCORKLE.
3. Recruit Others
If you are not eligible to have your DNA tested, perhaps you know someone who is. If so, please direct them to this site so they may join. Even if you don't know someone personally, if you know another reasearcher who may have eligible relatives, reach out and make them aware of the opportunity. Thanks!