# Six men identified since 2019 from 50 samples at 10 sites and descendants of 33 crew.

> Six men identified since 2019 from 50 samples at 10 sites and descendants of 33 crew.

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# Six men identified since 2019 from 50 samples at 10 sites and descendants of 33 crew.

Six men identified since 2019 from 50 samples at 10 sites and descendants of 33 crew.

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[Most can be identified by matching archaeological DNA to descendants traced by genealogy.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/franklin-expedition/answers/ANS0D59K66G6RQV/most-can-be-identified-by-matching-archaeological-dna-to)

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Six men identified since 2019 from 50 samples at 10 sites and descendants of 33 crew. [Evidence EVD0D59K6EA41YQ]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0D59K6EA41YQ
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