Uncovering Unforeseen Ancestral Roots: My iGENEA DNA Test Experience
Family name Geier
Growing up hearing stories of the Geier family, I was fascinated. Determined to find out more, I decided to take a DNA test at iGENEA. The results were not only enlightening but reshaped my understanding of who I am and where I come from.
Ever since I was young, I always found myself intrigued by stories of my ancestors - the Geier family. Even though I had a vague picture of my lineage, based on elderly family stories and old pictures, I always yearned to dive deeper into my genetic history. Taking a DNA test at iGENEA was a decision fuelled by this curiosity. The revelations were astounding and thoroughly gratifying.
The findings uncovered by the iGENEA test were nothing short of breathtaking. The results indicated that the Geier family was part of a largely unrecorded sect of Vikings, hailing from Northern Europe, contrary to our family-held belief of primarily German heritage. This new knowledge was a major transformation in self-understanding and perception of my family history.
Another unexpected revelation was an Ashkenazi Jewish imprint within our genetic lineage. Understandingly, this came as an unanticipated surprise, transforming my perception about the ethnical diversity within my DNA.
Further exciting was the discovery of a significant genetic connection to a noble lineage dating back to the 9th century. This royal connection, unheard of in all family stories, added an unimaginable dimension to our humble heritage.
In essence, the iGENEA DNA test results have drastically shifted my comprehension of my family's history. I have discovered unexpected roots, debunked long-held beliefs, and unearthed an astonishing diversity present within my DNA. The unexpected DNA insights have not only widened my understanding of who the Geiers were but have also significantly reshaped my self-understanding.
S. Geier