iGENEA DNA Test: A Detailed Dive Into The Ancestral Foundation of The Chapuis Surname
Family name Chapuis
My DNA test with iGENEA provided an insight into genetic makeup with a detailed accuracy which resulted in a profound understanding of my lineage and surname. The comprehensive approach including paternal, maternal and overall DNA profile alongside advanced genetic testing technology aided in tracing the roots of the Chapuis surname back to central France, thus connecting me to my ancestral heritage.
The technical aspects of my DNA test at iGENEA were quite comprehensive and meticulously catered to provide a thorough understanding of my genetic lineage. This DNA test covers three main aspects: the paternal, the maternal, and the overall DNA profile. The analysis of my paternal and maternal DNA is based on specific inherited 'markers', from the Y and mitochondrial DNA, respectively.
The accuracy of the iGENEA DNA test can be demonstrated by their use of advanced genetic testing technologies. iGENEA uses a sophisticated genotyping technology that can survey a whopping 700,000 DNA markers, thus providing an exceedingly detailed genetic profile. The report generated contained a considerable amount of information including my ethnic origin, information on my ancestors' migration routes, and a deep dive into my genetic cousins, all of which seemed highly plausible and accurate, given my known family history.
Particularly intriguing was the deepened understanding of my surname, Chapuis. Through iGENEA's Surname Project, I learned that the Chapuis lineage primarily originates from the regions in central France. It is derived from "chapuis," a French term for a cobbier or a woodworker, suggesting our ancestors may have been small-trades people. Additional detail suggested that bearers of this name may have been instrumental in the transition from hunter-gatherer society to settled farming communities.
The Surname Project connected me to other people with the Chapuis surname who had also undergone iGENEA DNA testing. Observing shared DNA segments among these tests revealed that we all share common ancestors along the male lineages, presumably those industry pioneers in central France.
The revelations from my iGENEA DNA test have profoundly deepened my understanding of my heritage. Learning the substantive history behind my Chapuis surname has allowed me to develop a newfound sense of connectedness with my ancestors plus an appreciation for their contribution to society.
W. Chapuis