From Unexpected Origins to Emotional Connections: My iGENEA Journey with the Wallen Surname (
Family name Wallen
Using the iGENEA DNA testing service, I unearthed surprising revelations about my ancestral roots, giving new depth and breadth to my understanding of the Wallen surname. The journey, packed with unexpected discoveries, profoundly changed my outlook on my lineage and identity.
Feeling a deep-seated curiosity about my lineage, I approached iGENEA with a sense of anticipation mixed with a mild apprehension. Not knowing what to expect, the journey with iGENEA was filled with unexpected revelations and intense emotions. The DNA test results resonated on multiple levels, and they’ve significantly influenced my view of my family and our common surname, Wallen.
Unearthing my ancestral roots was profoundly emotional. The iGENEA test opened a door into the past decades back, revealing the origins of the Wallen lineage. As I traced the Wallen family's roots to Northern Europe, I was filled with an overwhelming feeling of connection – to a lineage and a group of people who, though long gone, have left their mark on my DNA, and therefore, me. It was a poignant reminder that we are all products of complex lineages, stretching back through countless generations.
This connection didn't come without a fair share of surprise. Discovering the presence of unexpected ethnic origins shook my notion of identity. The Wallen family story I grew up with was starkly different, yet armed with the newfound knowledge, I came to appreciate the diverse tapestry that makes me who I am. The surprise made way for acceptance, gratitude, and a sense of belonging to a much larger global family. I learned that my blood consists of many layers of history, migrations, and unions of different people from different lands.
Taking the iGENEA DNA test brought me much closer to my surname, Wallen. It is no longer just a label, signifying me and my immediate family. Instead, it carries historic weight, serves as a symbol of my ancestral roots, and binds me to a much more extensive lineage.
Indeed, the iGENEA DNA test was a roller-coaster ride, with emotional peaks of surprise, revelation, understanding, and acceptance. The journey has appeased my curiosity, transformed my perceptions, and forged a profound connection with my roots.
S. Wallen