Unraveling the Herring Lineage: An iGENEA DNA Test Journey
Nom de famille Herring
Discovering ties to a diverse European heritage, finding unsuspected connections to historical figures and gaining a profound sense of identity - Here's how my iGENEA DNA test peeled back the layers of my Herring ancestry, shedding light on my roots and myself.
Before I took the iGENEA DNA test, the lineage of my Herring ancestors was somewhat shrouded in mystery. However, after receiving my results, I was able to unravel parts of it that I could not have fathomed earlier. The findings were somehow unexpected and helped change my understanding of myself and my family history in terms of our roots, heritage, and culture.
Throughout the vast span of the Herring family tree, I discovered a diverse array of cultures and stories. My apparently homogeneous lineage revealed itself to be an intricate tapestry of varied ethnic influences. I was astonished to unearth roots in every corner of Europe, from our apparent British Isles origin to unexpected ties across Germany, France, and Northern Europe. It was an overwhelming experience delving into the rich histories intertwined with my ancestors and tracing their paths across various European landscapes.
But what struck me the most was my unsuspected connection to a historical figure from the same lineage, Albert Goring, an anti-Nazi activist during WWII and brother of Hitler's right-hand man, Hermann Goring. While I had always heard family tales about an unknown connection to world events, holding the tangible evidence in my hands was an entirely different matter.
Shocks aside, unraveling these complex knots of my lineage has not only brought me closer to my heritage but also has given me a renewed sense of my identity. It has shed light on potential genetic traits passed on through generations and subtly shaped my personality and preferences today.
Since conducting the iGENEA DNA test, I see myself not just as an individual, but as a link in an ancestral chain stretching back thousands of years. An amazing realisation that makes my existence even more meaningful. I no longer view my surname as just a moniker, but as a testament of an incredible journey across time and geographies – a journey I am proud to be part of.
U. Herring