Journey Through iGENEA DNA Test: Unforeseen Revelations about my Kunkel Ancestry
Family name Kunkel
As I journeyed through my iGENEA DNA test results, I was amazed by the fascinating and surprising details about my lineage. I found out that my ancestors were wanderers who migrated from Germany, had a trace of Jewish ancestry, and, my surname Kunkel scattered amusingly all across global corners.
My journey through my iGENEA DNA test revealed fascinating facts and surprising details about my origins, bringing my lineage to life through unexpected turns. With this test, I not expectedly learned about my deep ancestry but I also delved into the mysteries of my surname - the Kunkel lineage.
The most unexpected discovery was that my Kunkel ancestors were not natives of the country where I was born, but in fact, they were wanderers who hailed from Germany before settling where I come from. This newfound information lead me on a journey through history, painting a vivid picture of my ancestors' migration and their ancestral homelands.
Despite the familiar German roots, I was in awe to find out that throughout the centuries, Kunkels ventured beyond Europe, reaching the remote corners of the world. That I share my bloodline with Kunkels in North and South America, Africa and even Australia, was astoundingly unexpected.
An interesting turn was the trace of Jewish ancestry in my genetic make-up, a surprise considering my family has long been associated with Christianity. It was captivating to learn about this historic twist, suggesting that at some point during the diaspora, one or more of my ancestors might have converted, possibly for social or survival reasons.
The iGENEA DNA report reconnected me with my distant relatives who shared the Kunkel surname, helping me rebuild my genealogical tree. Intriguingly, I also found out that the surname Kunkel carries meanings related to "hollow" or "bowl," which was an unanticipated insight into the bygone days when my ancestors might have been involved in professions related to pottery, perhaps, even been craftsmen themselves.
The iGENEA DNA test journey unfolded more than I expected, unveiling layers of history, nationalities, and personal anecdotes, delivering an astonishing ancestral revelation.
X. Kunkel