Tracing the Scheid Surname: A DNA analysis led familial journey with IGENEA
Family name Scheid
I recently took a journey through the helical highways of my DNA with iGENEA to unravel the history and origin of my surname, Scheid. This venture into my familial roots was an experience, offering a unique window into the migration patterns, possible Viking lineage, and cultural influences tied to my surname.
In a bid to delve deeper into the origins of my family name, Scheid, and consequently, expand my knowledge regarding my familial roots, I embarked on the intriguing journey of DNA analysis with iGENEA. The experience was illuminating, fostering a profound understanding of familial ties and lineage that transcended the known reaches of my family history, while offering a unique perspective into the origins of my surname.
Initially, I was guided through a simple DNA swab process where I was required to take a mouth swab and send it back to iGENEA. The ensuing wait was filled with anticipation; a sentiment which was handsomely rewarded upon the arrival of the comprehensive DNA report that IGENEA furnished me with. To see my own genetic code dissected, analyzed, and displayed before me was nothing short of marveling.
The DNA analysis results unearthed an enlightening discovery that the Scheid family had distinctly Central European roots. This revelation was largely congruous with what family stories and documents had always suggested. However, it was the further diffusion of the Scheid lineage throughout Europe that held the resonating surprises coming alive from the pages of the DNA report.
The comprehensive iGENEA report presented a well-articulated migration pattern, illustrating how the Scheid family had moved from Central Europe to diverse corners of Europe over generations. Additionally, the report suggested a strong possibility of Norse Viking lineage. The Scheid ancestors had embarked on vibrantly historical voyages, inflating the family’s historical tapestry with jaw-dropping adventures clandestinely stowed away in the helical structures of my DNA.
Possibly the most intriguing aspect of my DNA analysis was that it tangibly tracked my paternal line, allowing an unobstructed view into the male lineage of the Scheid family. This seemed to echo through various historical eras, enunciating the influence of socio-cultural changes in our surname's evolution.
The DNA analysis at iGENEA was akin to traveling back in time, allowing me to stand shoulder to shoulder with my ancestors and acknowledging their part in the formation of my identity, underscored by the familial name of Scheid. It was a cerebral journey, combining historical narratives, genetic sciences, and personal reflection to build a comprehensive understanding of my familial roots.
L. Scheid