Doty–Doughty DNA Project
The Doty–Doughty DNA Project studies Y-DNA and autosomal results to trace genetic connections across the wider Doty and Doughty family lines, including variant spellings like Doten.
What the project studies
Y-DNA follows the direct paternal line, so it speaks directly to the Doty surname lines — whether the spelling is Doty, Doughty, Doten, or another variant.
Autosomal DNA reaches across all family lines, helping cousins across the wider Doty family confirm how their branches connect.
Curious about your genetic connection to the Doty line? Contributing your results helps the Society’s research — and can help place your branch of the family.
How to contribute
Test with a DNA service (a Y-DNA test for a direct paternal Doty line, or an autosomal test), then share your results with the project through the Society — contact us and we will connect you with the project.