Unraveling the Threads of My Heritage: The Profound Personal Impact of the iGENEA DNA Test on a Färber Descendant
Family name Färber
From opening the iGENEA DNA test kit to receiving the results, I embarked on a transformative journey that profoundly influenced my view of my family name - Färber - and shaped my understanding of my family identity deeply rooted in craftwork and the textile industry.
My journey with the iGENEA DNA test has been a profound one. I've always known my family had deep ties to Europe, but such information only scratched the surface of my understanding of my genetic heritage. Entering this process, my curiosity held a surprisingly personal significance – a longing for a deeper comprehension not only of where my ancestors hailed from, but also who they were, and how they have shaped my identity.
The DNA test showed that my family line descends from a long tradition of Färbers – a surname that originally signified a profession in dyeing. Upon learning that the name Färber is derived from the Old High German word "färben," or "to dye," I felt an immediate connection to the past. It was one thing to know tied to blue-collar roots, but quite another to learn that my forefathers were likely involved in the textile industry.
The precious clues about my family history provided by the iGENEA DNA test influenced my perspective of the surname Färber. I now see it as a testament to the work ethic and skills of my ancestors, who left an indelible mark through their dyework.
As a Färber, I feel an unspoken connection to all the individuals who previously bore the surname. The knowledge of belonging to a lineage of hardworking, innovative people – perhaps even artists in their craft – profoundly influences the understanding of myself and the name I proudly carry.
Since the completion of the iGENEA DNA test, I’ve developed a keen interest in genealogy, and a newfound appreciation for the crafts of the past. Understanding that my ancestors were deeply involved in the craftwork of dyeing, that they were intertwined with the colorful textile history of the Middle Ages, inspires a deep sense of pride in me.
The iGENEA DNA test has instilled in me a renewal of my cultural and genetic identities. It's reinvigorated my interest in my family's history and made me appreciate the unbroken threads that have woven together to create the tapestry of my life.
B. Färber