Unearthing Hidden Origins: An Emotional Journey with iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Underhill
My experience with iGENEA was more than just a foray into my genetic makeup. It was a journey into my past that fundamentally altered how I perceived my family's role in the vast tapestry of human history. The revelation of my Underhill lineage being tied to multiple European regions reshaped my understanding of my identity and heritage.
I started my journey with iGENEA almost passively, more out of curiosity than anything else. I’d heard people talk about DNA tests and their potential to reveal aspects of our heritage that we could never imagine. But I had no idea how deeply this process would affect me, emotionally and intellectually.
When I first received my DNA test kit from iGENEA, I felt a rush of anticipation mixed with an unnameable emotion – perhaps best described as a connection to countless ancestors I had never known. I could not shake the realization that within my blood and genetic material lay the secrets of endless generations, waiting to be unveiled.
As I carefully followed the procedures in the comfort of my own home, there was an eerie feeling of being a part of something much larger than myself. When I sent the sample back to iGENEA, the wait that followed was a period filled with impatience and excitement, underpinned by an unshakeable sense of curiosity.
When my results finally came in, I felt an indescribable mix of shock and intrigue. I had always known my surname, Underhill, to be a typical English name, and my family had always identified as such. My DNA origins broke that assumption apart, revealing a vibrant melting pot of European ancestry, with strong ties to the Scandinavian and Central European regions.
Suddenly, the stories and family traditions I had grown up with took on a whole new meaning. Everything I had known about my family, and by extension myself, was reframed in the light of these startling revelations. The Underhills were no longer just an English family; we were a tangible part of a broader, interconnected European tapestry of cultures, languages, and histories.
In hindsight, the iGENEA DNA test did not merely provide insights into my familial genetics. It challenged my perception of identity and inheritance, ushering in a sense of belonging that traverses geographical and cultural boundaries. Today, whenever I introduce myself as an Underhill, I do so with a newfound sense of pride and humility, aware of the rich and diverse blood that runs in my veins.
C. Underhill