How iGENEA DNA Test Unraveled the Rich Tapestry of my Bourgeois Lineage
Family name Bourgeois
As an individual seeking insight on my Bourgeois lineage, I embarked on a DNA journey with iGENEA. The findings brought to light unexpected threads tying me to a broader European ancestry, ancient civilizations, powerful matriarchs and a global migrant narrative that enhanced my self-understanding.
Taking a journey through my lineage via an iGENEA DNA test proved to be more enlightening than I ever could have anticipated. Originally, I had embarked on this journey with the intention of establishing a clearer view about my ancestry, particularly related to the Bourgeois side of my family. The results wove a rich tapestry that shattered my previous assumptions and brought to light an intricate, fascinating story of the Bourgeois lineage, contributing to a profound shift in my self-understanding.
The most startling discovery was that the Bourgeois family did not, as we had long believed, have purely French origins. The DNA results revealed a much broader European ancestry dating back thousands of years, with strong connections to Ancient Rome and Celtic tribes of Western Europe. This unexpected insight was like finding an unread chapter of a favorite book - it enhanced the narrative and added depth to my understanding of my family roots.
Another unexpected revelation was the depth to which the Bourgeois heritage stretched across global borders. Traces of my Bourgeois DNA seemed to wander across continents, relocating from Western Europe to North America in the 18th-century. It was fascinating to realize that despite the significant geographical shifts, the Bourgeois lineage has always maintained tight communal and familial bonds.
The finding that perhaps most impacted my self-understanding was the uncovering of a historical lineage of strong women in the Bourgeois family tree. To learn that my ancestors included women who were pioneers in their fields, trailblazers who defied societal norms of their times - this was both empowering and inspiring.
The iGENEA DNA test was a transformative experience for me. Like staring into a mirror and finding an image much richer and complex than anticipated, the experience has enriched my sense of identity. It has opened up avenues of exploration and instilled in me a renewed pride in my Bourgeois ancestry.
A. Bourgeois