Unraveling the Hilgers History: Discovering the Viking Blood & Artistic Heritage through My iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Hilgers
When I did the iGENEA DNA test, I anticipated a simple canvas of my ancestry. But what unfolded was a riveting journey through history, filled with twists, surprises, and connections to locations and ancestors that broadened my understanding of my German surname, Hilgers. This chronicle highlighted the strength of my ancestors, my unexpected Scandinavian roots, and my surname's artistic influence during the renaissance era in Antwerp.
A journey through the annals of time brought forth revelations, surprises, and an unfolding of our collective understanding of history that would make today's front-page. It all unfolded through my iGENEA DNA test, the blood-scribed genetic markers revealing unexpected connections and painting a canvas of my ancestry hitherto unknown.
The most unexpected turn of the test was the revelation that my Germanic surname, Hilgers, dates back to Northern Europe's pre-Germanic peoples dating back to the 8th century. Also, it was a fascinating surprise that Hilgers historically might not have had a singular location of origin as the test indicated connections to populations spread across different regions of Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium.
Another riveting twist was the discovery that a probable ancestor with the surname Hilgers was a significant cultural influencer during the renaissance era in Antwerp, contributing to the guild of artists. This information provides a whole new perspective on my inherent love for the arts.
Intriguingly, the DNA test also hinted at a chronicle of robust survival instincts in face of adversities. It showed that the Hilgers, indeed, survived many evolutions over time, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the ravages of the World Wars. This discovery rekindled a fervor of respect for my ancestors, their hardships, and the strength to withstand whatever life threw their way.
The Y-DNA results suggested my paternal lineage to be an offshoot of the Haplogroup I-M253, predominately observed among the present Scandinavian population. This shed an entirely new light on my genetic roots, a twist revealing a touch of Viking in my veins.
The amalgamation of these surprises painted a vibrant picture of my last name's journey, Hilgers. A name passed down through generations, no longer just a surname but a symbol of resilience, creativity, and journey across the historical timeline.
J. Hilgers