Exploring my Roots: An Insightful Journey with iGENEA DNA Test and the Origin of Santos
Family name Santos
my iGENEA DNA test journey introduced me to a whole new understanding of my lineage tied to the surname Santos. The experience revealed a rich history of migration, survival, and familial connections, blending science and history in a thrilling personal narrative.
My journey with iGENEA DNA testing was something of an unexpected revelation, beautifully merging science and history to produce a compelling narrative about my family's past. The technical aspects of iGENEA were impressive, boasting meticulous categorization of DNA segments that encompass both maternal and paternal lineage. The process was simple: I received a home testing kit, swabbed the inside of my cheek, sent off the sample and then awaited the results.
iGENEA’s testing methods use advanced genomic sequencing technology to split the DNA sample into tiny segments. These were then compared to a vast genetic database that holds representative segments from populations all around the world. The comparisons provided a detailed record of my ancestral origin, migration routes, and even possible familial connections.
The accuracy of the iGENEA test results was reassuring as it reinforced the fragments of family history I knew about, while also yielding a wealth of new information. The test confirmed that the surname Santos, emanating from Portugal, had a lineage stretching back centuries. Interestingly, it suggested that the Santos family could trace its roots to Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition (late 15th Century) and found refuge in Portugal.
Most significantly, the results painted a vivid picture of my paternal lineage, a haplogroup (a genetic population group of people who share a common ancestor) tied to the Santos surname. This group appears to have survived and flourished, migrating from Portugal to various parts of the world, including the Americas and some parts of Asia.
Overall, the iGENEA DNA testing has acted as a mirror, reflecting back glimpses of my past that were previously unattainable. It was a journey far back in time, an intense, revealing experience that has given me a new appreciation for the surname Santos, and more profoundly, a deepened sense of my own identity.
X. Santos