An iGENEA DNA Journey: From a McCabe's perspective - Of Ireland, Scotland, and Native American Roots
Family name McCabe
Exploring the family tree always promises intriguing discoveries, but turning to genetics exposes a wealth of hidden information. Embarking on this journey via an iGENEA DNA test offered me unique insights into the surname McCabe and its origins in Scotland, thoroughly shifting my perception of my family identity.
In conducting my iGENEA DNA test, my Fleming was forever altered. The results shed some light on the roots of the surname McCabe and my family identity, greatly reshaping my understanding and perception of both. For generations, my family, the McCabes, has perpetuated the belief that we hail from pure Irish stock. However, this new information paints a more diverse and fascinating portrait of my ancestry that is far removed from what I've always known.
The name McCabe, I found after analysis, has deep roots in Scotland, not Ireland as was previously assumed. Correlatively, my DNA test revealed that my paternal line has indeed originated from Scotland around the 10th century, a fact that effectively underscores our Scottish roots. This was an anticipated discovery, as it redefined my preconceived notions about my family's cultural heritage off-track. It also raises a volley of questions about how the McCabe family migrated from Scotland and eventually fell in love with Ireland.
Inhabiting the world spoke in Gaelic, a culture proudly claimed by Irish and Scots alike, the McCabe family appears to have a storied history. My family's genetic footprint dates back to a long lineage of Gaelic speakers in Scotland, implying a rich cultural and language continuum, stretching centuries. The McCabe identity, therefore, is a Gaelic cultural inheritance, inherited from countless ancestors who spoke the language and imbibed the culture.
Similarly, it was revelatory that my maternal line shows a lineage, which goes back to the indigenous tribes of North America. This surprise unraveled another hidden chapter in our family history, revealing our maternal ancestors to have been Native American. Now, a whole new facade of my ancestry was before me, showcasing a cocktail of cultures and melting pot of traditions waiting to be explored. It adds a sense of depth to the multicultural amalgam that is my existence.
In essence, the iGENEA DNA test findings have expanded my understanding of my identity. This novel revelation that the McCabe lineage is a hybrid of different geographies and timelines, Scotland, Ireland, and North America, to be exact, has transformed my perception of who I thought I was and where I came from. It is a profound experience to reassess one's roots, a reexamination that goes beyond mere surnames and geographical borders, plunging deep into the realm of defining identities.
L. McCabe