so is the male lineage anglo saxon or norman in orign?
The male lineage in England has a complex history influenced by various invasions and migrations. The Anglo-Saxons were a group of Germanic tribes that settled in England from the 5th century onwards, and they are considered one of the main ancestors of the English people. Their lineage is primarily of Germanic origin.
The Normans, on the other hand, were originally Norse (Viking) settlers who settled in what is now Normandy, France, and adopted the French language and culture. In 1066, William the Conqueror, a Norman, invaded England, leading to significant changes in English society, governance, and aristocracy.
As a result, the male lineage of the English population contains elements from both Anglo-Saxon and Norman heritage, but the dominant influence in the early medieval period was Anglo-Saxon. After the Norman Conquest, many Anglo-Saxon families lost their lands and status, while Norman families became the new nobility, which further mixed the lineage over the centuries. The impact of these two groups is still evident in modern English culture and genetic ancestry.


