Shocking Unveilings from my iGENEA DNA Test: A Historical Journey Through the Budde Lineage
Family name Budde
Unearthing the deep-rooted history of the Budde family through an iGENEA DNA test turned out to be a journey filled with unexpected revelations. From our strong Viking origins to surprising Celtic ties and a relatively unknown chapter set in the Iberian Peninsula, the DNA test brought to light the complexity of my lineage, painting a vivid picture of the Budde family's historical journey.
As I opened the results of my iGENEA DNA test, it was akin to embarking on an exotic journey through time, bearing witness to a long lineage of Buddes that I hadn't even suspected existed. The DNA results were not only a peek into my personal history but also a window into the history of the Buddes, offering me a new perspective on my heritage.
The first revelation of the test was the origin of the Budde family. Contrary to my prior assumption of our German origins, the test pointed towards a strong Viking ancestry. Our predecessors, it turns out, hailed from Scandinavia around the late eighth Century, a time when the Viking tribes were at the peak of their exploration and expansion.
An unexpected twist was the discovery of Celtic roots in my DNA. This was initially baffling, considering the geographical divergence between Scandinavia and the Celtics' regions. However, it's plausible that over time, the migration and integration of different tribes blurred these original lines of ethnicity. For a history enthusiast like myself, this was a fascinating piece of information to dwell upon.
The DNA map revealed a spectrum of movement patterns. The expansion from Scandinavia led the Buddes through Central Europe, down to the Iberian Peninsula. The traces of Iberian DNA were particularly surprising, as they hinted at a previously unknown chapter of my family's story.
On a more personal note, the health-related genetic information was eye-opening. It revealed a history of exceptional longevity in my ancestors, which puts to bed my anxieties around certain health matters.
These unexpected revelations have only fueled my curiosity to venture deeper into the Budde lineage. The quest to explore my family’s past is fascinating. Knowing more about my roots gives me a sense of belonging as well as a desire to pass on this legacy.
P. Budde