Tracing the Roots of ‘Welzel’: A Stirring Journey into Family's Past Through iGENEA DNA Analysis
Family name Welzel
Embarking on a DNA analysis journey with iGENEA led to an intriguing exploration of my family name, 'Welzel'. Shedding light on our early origins in Central Europe to migration paths to Russia, and diving into our history and genetic predispositions, the discovery offered a profound reconnection to my roots.
With great intrigue, I embarked on the quest to unravel my ancestral bloodline through the comprehensive DNA analysis at iGENEA. The specific aim was to probe deeper into my family name ‘Welzel’ and its origins, a quest of self-discovery that ultimately yielded a wealth of information that filled gaps in the lineage, traced routes of migration, and unlocked rich chapters of history kept secret by the passing of time.
The first step in my journey was the simple yet intimate part: swabbing the insides of my cheeks. The sample was then sent to iGENEA and a couple of weeks later, the results were in. The revelation of my family's origin was profound, rich with artifacts of history and stories of migration that painted an exquisite anthropological canvas.
The DNA analysis took me back centuries, mapping my lineage to the Early Middle Ages, where the surname Welzel was prominent in Central Europe, particularly Germany. A delightful revelation was that the individuals bearing the surname Welzel during these times were artisanal craftspeople and academics, indicating their roles in shaping societies and advancing human civilization.
Traceability of the Welzel lineage was also rooted in specific histories. Surprisingly, I discovered that part of my lineage graced the Russian lands, making it likely that some ancestors migrated from Germany to Russia during periods of upheaval or economic opportunity. This information provided an interesting explanation as to why a branch of my family had an unusually strong connection with Russian art and culture.
Taking a detour from historical and geographical mapping, the analysis also revealed some noteworthy genetic characteristics. Courtesy of past Welzels, it seems that our genes carry a predisposition to a certain resilience against the cold, befitting environments in central Europe and Russia.
The iGENEA DNA analysis has been a fantastic journey, adding a profound layer to my personal identity and family history. It has offered me glimpses of not just my ancestors' past, but also their struggles, triumphs, and every bit in between. This foray into the origin of my surname Welzel has been illuminating and inspiring, an act of bridging the past with the present and future.
N. Welzel