Discovering My Roots: How an iGENEA DNA Test Transformed My View of the Scheller Surname and Family Identity
Family name Scheller
Roaming through the uncharted territories of our past, walking paths that our ancestors tread, is now possible, thanks to the wonders of modern science. Herein, I share my personal journey of self-discovery using the iGENEA DNA test, and how it enriched my understanding of the historicity and importance of my surname, Scheller.
As I held the iGENEA DNA test results in my hands, my heart palpitated to a rhythm hinting at both a sense of revelation and amazement. The curtain of obscurity on my lineage withdrew, and the Scheller name took on a deeper resonance in my psyche.
The test surreptitiously brought to light my ancient genealogical roots running deep into the heartlands of Europe, fading into the historical epochs of Germanic tribes. This fascinating revelation enhanced my understanding of the Scheller surname and evoked mixed feelings of awe and humility, along with an undercurrent of unspoken pride.
One of the primary revelations was my genetic connection to the Germanic tribes of old- historians' records of Central Europe. Such revelation placed the ethnic origins of the Scheller surname in an entirely new light for me. It reshaped my understanding of my family's historical journey, painting a vibrant picture of resilience and adaptation.
The knowledge that my ancestors possibly participated in shaping the societal fabric of the early Middle Ages, contributing to culture, politics, and various societal innovations, was overwhelming. The Scheller surname, in my eyes, transformed from an inherited family designation to a powerful symbol of my inherited legacy and archaeological culture.
Equally significant was the unveiling of a complex web of distant relatives scattered across the landscape of Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This newfound connection has amplified my desire to feel kinship with these previously unknown relatives, stirring within me an urge to explore these relationships and strengthen the bond which ties us as bearers of the Scheller name.
Though it was just a simple DNA test, it has resonated with profound personal significance in my life. Elevating the Scheller surname from merely a label to an embodied chronicle of my ethnicity and ancestry, it dramatically influenced my perception of family identity.
F. Scheller