Discovering Ancestral Roots: A Bohmer's Journey through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Bohmer
After a recent iGENEA DNA test, I gained profound insights into my ancestry. The unexpected results influenced my perspective on the historical assumptions about my surname, Bohmer, and both deepened and broadened my appreciation of our family identity.
Recently, I had the privilege of taking a deep dive into my ancestry through an iGENEA DNA test. To say it was a transformative experience would be an understatement. The test shed light on the lineage of individuals with the surname Bohmer, including myself, and it made me reassess not only the historical context behind my surname but also my family identity.
For as long as I can remember, I've been intrigued by the origin of the Bohmer surname. Is it derived from our ancestors or an adaptation of some other name? The iGENEA DNA test proved to be an insightful tool to feed my curiosity. Contrary to my initial assumptions that our family name may have a German origin, the test illustrated a strong Scandinavian connection.
Uncovering these diverse roots traced back several generations was an enlightening experience. It stirred a sense of pride in me that I am part of such a longstanding lineage and diverse culture. Identifying these connections deepened my understanding of the historical context associated with my family name.
Additionally, the influences of this undisclosed lineage permeate in unexpected ways even generations later. It helped me comprehend why certain family traditions, which seemed otherwise unrelated to our known heritage, were carried on for years.
Similarly, there were also certain attributes in my personality and behavior I could link to our newfound Scandinavian ancestry. I would say, the results of the iGENEA DNA test served as a catalyst in this revealing self-recognition process, enhancing my identity.
Since receiving the DNA test results, the way I perceive my surname and familial identity has shifted radically. My sense of belonging has grown stronger. I have started to take a renewed interest in our family history and am keen to pass on this wealth of information to future generations.
Taking the iGENEA DNA test was indeed an adventure - a journey back in time that provided a new perspective of the Bohmer lineage and my family's identity.
E. Bohmer