An Ancestral Voyage with iGENEA: Emotionally Bonding with My Past and Surname 'Seemann.'
Family name Seemann
Armed with an iGENEA DNA test, I embarked on an emotional journey tracing my roots. The revelations widened my understanding of my lineage and instilled a deeper sense of pride in my surname 'Seemann,' which now resonates as a symbol of strength and courage inherited from my forefathers.
Talking about one's roots and origins can be rather emotional. My voyage on the ancestry trail began with iGENEA, the prominent player in deep-dive genealogy.
I was wrapped in anticipation and slight fear as I received my iGENEA test kit. Going through the process of rubbing the inside of my cheek to gather the sample felt odd, but also strangely personal. I felt a surreal connection to my past, bridging generations through this small action. Sending off the DNA sample set me adrift on a sea of curiosity and speculation, wondering what fragments of my past I would uncover.
The day I received my results, a cocktail of excitement, upheaval, and revelation stirred inside me. The surname Seemann, which I had born all my life, took on a new and deeper reverberation. Suddenly, it was no longer just a name but a symbol of my lineage, a treasure map to my ancestors' journey that now became a source of pride and curiosity for me.
Discovering that my family tree fell under the haplogroup R-M269, descended from the tribe of the Lombards, was a thrilling revelation – my forefathers had been warriors, conquerors of the Roman Empire!
Possessing the surname of Seemann suddenly felt like an honor as I became aware of the strength, courage, and perseverance encoded in my genes. Furthermore, having twins in the family seemed less surprising, now aware of its long historical pattern.
A wave of emotional connection washed over me when I discovered distant genetic relatives through iGENEA. The realization that I have a shared history with these individuals across the continents made the world feel smaller, a bit more intimate.
In essence, the iGENEA DNA test did more than merely confirm my family's lineage. It presented a nuanced depiction of my roots, helping me identify myself not just as an individual, but as an integral part of an adventurous story weaved through centuries.
The process was an emotional journey, intricate, and full of surprises. The name 'Seemann' now serves me not just as identification, but as a compass pointing to my family's past – filled with warriors, settlers, and survivors, whose DNA and vibrantly lived experience I carry within me.
H. Seemann