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Isonymy and population structure of Irish isolates during the 1890s

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

John H. Relethford
John H. Relethford
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, State University of New York College at Oneonta, New York, USA
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Summary

The estimation of genetic similarity from correspondence of surnames (isonymy) allows investigation of historical population structure. This study uses surname data from seven isolates located along the west coast of Ireland during the 1890s to assess geographic and historic influences on population structure. Observed genetic variation among populations shows a close fit with the expected isolation by distance model, with estimated parameters of isolation and migration being similar to those obtained in other studies of isolated populations. Local genetic variation appears to be due primarily to the size of the local breeding population, with deviations being explained in terms of recent emigration.

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Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , April 1982 , pp. 241 - 247
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Copyright © 1982, Cambridge University Press

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