Welcome to a CEDAR seminar with Erling Häggström Gunfridsson.
Patrilinear perspectives of the colonisation of a northern Swedish region using genetic genealogy
The colonization of Västerbotten, a region in northern Sweden, has remained a poorly understood from a long historical perspective. While written records became available from the 18th century onward through detailed parish registers, the earlier history of the region remains uncertain. In this study, we employed genetic genealogy as a tool to investigate the colonization process of Västerbotten.
One aim was to trace the progression of colonization, the demographics, migration patterns, and ancestry of the early inhabitants of Västerbotten. Specifically, examining the haplogroup patterns in the population provided insights into the paternal lines dominating the colonization process in the last two millennia.
Another aim was to, through the example of this study, highlight the power and utility of genetic genealogy as a tool for explaining complex historical demographic processes.
The results show that specific paternal lines have had a major impact on the genetic makeup of the population in Västerbotten. This serves as an example of how genetic analysis can enhance our comprehension of historical events, not only in this region but also in similar historical contexts worldwide.
All interested are welcome to participate in this seminar. This seminar is held at floor 4 NBET and online via Zoom. If you wish to participate via zoom contact Mojgan Padyab.
