Unraveling My Ancestral Ties - A DNA Test Journey
Family name Carey
With curiosity about my family lineage, I took a DNA test at iGENEA. Discovering that the Carey's, my ancestors, were Scandinavian instead of Irish, has reshaped my understanding of my family history and its influence on my personal identity.
I had the unique opportunity to delve into my family history through a DNA test from iGENEA. I've always been curious about my roots and what I discovered about the Carey line of my family tree was intriguing. For starters, I was sure that the Carey's hailed from Ireland, their rich history intertwined with the verdant landscape of the country. Through the DNA testing, I unlocked secrets long held in my genetic code. These insights ultimately dispelled my previous notions and reshaped my understanding of my Carey lineage.
Fascinatingly, the test showed that the Carey's were not originally from Ireland, their DNA instead pointing towards a Scandinavian origin. I was intrigued to learn that my ancestors were possibly Vikings. This revelation flipped my understanding of my family history drastically and opened a path to a fascinating, tumultuous era. Taking a step back to look at my family history from this new perspective was an enlightening experience.
In addition, the data also revealed the pattern of migration my ancestors took, giving me a visual tour of the Carey legacy. I didn't only discover lands they traversed, but also the myriad of cultures they would have absorbed over time, shaping their identity and eventually mine.
Unveiling these insights about my ancestors' past has provided me a renewed perspective of myself. I find a part of myself intrigued and excited by the newfound warrior, explorer aspect of my family history. Growing up with a sense of being rooted in a place, and then discovering these different facets of my lineage has been an enlightening journey.
My understanding of my identity is richer because of the unexpected insights that the DNA test has provided about the Carey lineage. Suddenly, I am more than what I had perceived myself to be – I carry the legacy of explorers and warriors, of resilient souls who traversed lands and oceans. I now see a richer tapestry of my identity, woven with threads of courage, resilience, exploration, and adaptation. I am, in essence, the newest chapter in an ongoing saga that began centuries ago. I am a unique blend of cultural influences, historical events, and genetic traits inherited from my ancestors.
C. Carey