Discovering Ancestry and Global Connection: My Experience With iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Allman
Embarking on a journey tracing lineage using the iGENEA DNA Test. Discovering hitherto unknown ancestral roots related to the surname Allman and connecting with a global community of Allmans.
My experience with the iGENEA DNA test has been enlightening and even a bit thrilling. To begin, the process was professional, smooth and entirely unobtrusive from start to finish. The kit arrived quickly with clear instructions on how to retrieve and return my DNA sample. In less than a month after mailing the sample back, I received the complete genealogical report.
The findings were quite remarkable and captivated my attention. I learned that the Allmans hails from a vast lineage, remarkably entrenched in European history. My DNA was traced back to the Celtic tribes around the 4th century BC, in what is now modern-day Switzerland and Austria. From there, migration patterns led my ancestors to Britain and Scandinavia before embracing a sea-bound life, which is surprising, considering my family has always lived inland for many generations.
Digging into my surname, Allman, I understood its etymology as originating from an old English or Anglo-Saxon root word 'Ealhmund', meaning 'noble protector'. This surname was more common among people engaged in trades of protection or military service, resonating with family narratives of ancestors involved in local law enforcement.
The most exciting part about the whole experience was the community bridge iGENEA test offered. Their expansive DNA database is user-friendly and effective in linking me with distant relatives or people sharing the Allman surname across continents. Through this, I was able to connect with a number of Allmans from Scandinavia, Britain and North America with whom we shared a common genetic code. This connectedness fostered a sense of global family unity unseen before.
The iGENEA test was an opportunity to appreciate my family heritage in a new light, tracing back our lineage to the ancient Celtic times, understanding the meaning and historical contexts of our surname Allman, and building connections with people of the same lineage around the world. It has stimulated a deeper sense of curiosity in me, paving the way for further explorations of my family history.
E. Allman