Haplohgroup: J2b2* is a subgroup of J2
Paternal haplogroups are families of Y chromosomes that all trace back to a single mutation at a specific place and time. By looking at the geographic distribution of these related lineages, we learn how our ancient male ancestors migrated throughout the world.
Haplohgroup: J2b2*
Age:18,000 years
Region:Southern Europe, Near East, Northern Africa
Example Populations:Ashkenazi Jews, Sephardic Jews, Lebanese
Highlight:Haplogroup J2 is found in nearly one-quarter of Sephardic Jewish men.
