Which Surnames are Included in the
Project
While the surname, Carvajal, and all of its derivatives are included in this project, so are associated surnames. Those Carvajal surnames of specific interest include:
• Carvajal or Carbajal - the most typical spelling of the Leonese name from the 13th century forward in Spain and the Americas,
• Caravajal or Carabajal - another spelling of the name often used in the Americas from the 16th century forward,
• Carvalho, Carvahal, Carvalhal, and Carvallo - Portuguese and Canary Islands variants of the name (this includes the "b" varieties too) used from the 15th century forward, and
• Curbello and Corbello - possibly a variation of the Portuguese name used in the Canary Islands and the Americas from the 16th century forward.
In addition, I have an interest in those associated families that may have intermarried directly with the Carvajals. For instance, these include:
• For All of Spain and Portugal, the surnames Burgos, Cartagena, Mendoza, Morales/Morais, Nunez, Pacheco, and Santa Maria;
• For the Extremadura, the surnames Caceres, Camarco, Garcia, Gonzalez, Lopez, Nunez, Pacheco, Rodriguez, Talavera, Toledo, Trejo, and Vargas;
• For the Canary Islands, the surname Fernandez;
• For the Americas, the surnames Caceres, Ceron, Cervantes, Gonzalez, Martinez, Rodriguez, and Tapia.
Specifically Targeted Regions and Maps
• Spain (Benevente, Burgos, Ciudad Rodrigo, Medina del Campo, Salamanca, Zamora)
• the Spanish Extremadura
• Portugal (Lisboa, Mogadouro, Fundao)
• Transatlantic Areas
--Canary Islands
--the Americas (Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela)
• Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and South Texas
From the Spanish Extremadura (Plasencia, Bejar, Trujillo, Caceres), Spain; Portugal; the Canary Islands; Mexico; South America (particularly, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia); Texas; and New Mexico.
In the Mexico and Texas, I hope to focus on Carvajals from the region delineated by the cities of San Antonio, Texas; Reynosa, Texas; Monterrey, Mexico; Saltillo, Mexico; Monclova, Mexico; and Piedras Negras, Texas.
View Maps of the Specifically Targeted Regions
Why DNA Genetic Testing? The Jewish Cohanim Gene and other Semitic Markers
One of the fascinating elements of DNA is that even though it is unique for each individual person, it nonetheless retains family "markers" that can extend for literally thousands of years and for many human generations. So, our DNA tells us where our families originally came from (Europe, Africa, etc...) as well as those common genetic markers that we share within our own extended family, as well as the broader Hispanic population. This DNA allows one to recompile a genetic family tree -- just like a regular family tree.
One of the most interesting artifacts that can be found in DNA is what is known as the Jewish Cohanim marker. ...in a nut shell...the Jewish priestly-class for about 3000 years maintained a type of genetic homogeneity that perpetuated the recurrence of a genetic mutation/marker for male descendants. This marker rarely appears in non-Jewish families.
Read a quick explanation at PBS.
So, with genetic testing we can get a see if the Carvajal family carries this Cohanim gene.
About Your Privacy and Sharing Information
If you agree to take the tests with the rest of the Carvajal family, then your results are your own.You will retain complete control over your own DNA profile. I am only asking that you agree to release your DNA profile to myself, and the participating family members, so that we can learn from it together. I will also ask each family member not to share this information with others to protect your privacy.
In the mid-term, in the next 1-5 years, I am hoping to compile our genetic information with the other American Carvajals (Mexico, New Mexico, and South America) and Spanish Carvajals (both deceased and living) to re-build a genetic family tree. I would like to publish‚ these results in a formal academic paper, but before doing so, I will specifically re-contact you to seek your permission to use your results.
Which Specific DNA Tests for Men and Women
The standard test that group members should consider pursuing is the 12-marker test for men. I am also interested in learning about matrilineal lineages connected to the Carvajal family, and would encourage women married to a Carvajal or descended from a mother married to a Carvajal to pursue the mtDNA tests.
Join the Carvajal/Carbajal Family Surname Project at FamilyTreeDNA
Receive Project Updates through My Subscription Service
To receive updates on recent postings to the Carvajal Genetic Genealogy Project, please use my subscription service. Thanks.
While the surname, Carvajal, and all of its derivatives are included in this project, so are associated surnames. Those Carvajal surnames of specific interest include:
• Carvajal or Carbajal - the most typical spelling of the Leonese name from the 13th century forward in Spain and the Americas,
• Caravajal or Carabajal - another spelling of the name often used in the Americas from the 16th century forward,
• Carvalho, Carvahal, Carvalhal, and Carvallo - Portuguese and Canary Islands variants of the name (this includes the "b" varieties too) used from the 15th century forward, and
• Curbello and Corbello - possibly a variation of the Portuguese name used in the Canary Islands and the Americas from the 16th century forward.
In addition, I have an interest in those associated families that may have intermarried directly with the Carvajals. For instance, these include:
• For All of Spain and Portugal, the surnames Burgos, Cartagena, Mendoza, Morales/Morais, Nunez, Pacheco, and Santa Maria;
• For the Extremadura, the surnames Caceres, Camarco, Garcia, Gonzalez, Lopez, Nunez, Pacheco, Rodriguez, Talavera, Toledo, Trejo, and Vargas;
• For the Canary Islands, the surname Fernandez;
• For the Americas, the surnames Caceres, Ceron, Cervantes, Gonzalez, Martinez, Rodriguez, and Tapia.
Specifically Targeted Regions and Maps
• Spain (Benevente, Burgos, Ciudad Rodrigo, Medina del Campo, Salamanca, Zamora)
• the Spanish Extremadura
• Portugal (Lisboa, Mogadouro, Fundao)
• Transatlantic Areas
--Canary Islands
--the Americas (Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela)
• Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and South Texas
From the Spanish Extremadura (Plasencia, Bejar, Trujillo, Caceres), Spain; Portugal; the Canary Islands; Mexico; South America (particularly, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia); Texas; and New Mexico.
In the Mexico and Texas, I hope to focus on Carvajals from the region delineated by the cities of San Antonio, Texas; Reynosa, Texas; Monterrey, Mexico; Saltillo, Mexico; Monclova, Mexico; and Piedras Negras, Texas.
View Maps of the Specifically Targeted Regions
Why DNA Genetic Testing? The Jewish Cohanim Gene and other Semitic Markers
One of the fascinating elements of DNA is that even though it is unique for each individual person, it nonetheless retains family "markers" that can extend for literally thousands of years and for many human generations. So, our DNA tells us where our families originally came from (Europe, Africa, etc...) as well as those common genetic markers that we share within our own extended family, as well as the broader Hispanic population. This DNA allows one to recompile a genetic family tree -- just like a regular family tree.
One of the most interesting artifacts that can be found in DNA is what is known as the Jewish Cohanim marker. ...in a nut shell...the Jewish priestly-class for about 3000 years maintained a type of genetic homogeneity that perpetuated the recurrence of a genetic mutation/marker for male descendants. This marker rarely appears in non-Jewish families.
Read a quick explanation at PBS.
So, with genetic testing we can get a see if the Carvajal family carries this Cohanim gene.
About Your Privacy and Sharing Information
If you agree to take the tests with the rest of the Carvajal family, then your results are your own.You will retain complete control over your own DNA profile. I am only asking that you agree to release your DNA profile to myself, and the participating family members, so that we can learn from it together. I will also ask each family member not to share this information with others to protect your privacy.
In the mid-term, in the next 1-5 years, I am hoping to compile our genetic information with the other American Carvajals (Mexico, New Mexico, and South America) and Spanish Carvajals (both deceased and living) to re-build a genetic family tree. I would like to publish‚ these results in a formal academic paper, but before doing so, I will specifically re-contact you to seek your permission to use your results.
Which Specific DNA Tests for Men and Women
The standard test that group members should consider pursuing is the 12-marker test for men. I am also interested in learning about matrilineal lineages connected to the Carvajal family, and would encourage women married to a Carvajal or descended from a mother married to a Carvajal to pursue the mtDNA tests.
Join the Carvajal/Carbajal Family Surname Project at FamilyTreeDNA
Receive Project Updates through My Subscription Service
To receive updates on recent postings to the Carvajal Genetic Genealogy Project, please use my subscription service. Thanks.