iGENEA DNA Test: An Emotional Voyage into My Family's Past and the Origins of the Lederer Surname
Family name Lederer
Ordering and taking the iGENEA DNA test was an emotional journey of anticipation, excitement, vulnerability, and profound connection. The test traced the Lederer surname back to our Celtic ancestors, changing the way I perceived my family history and identity.
Before starting this journey with iGENEA, I was a person curious about my heritage but knew too few about it. My surname, Lederer, was the only clue I had about my family's past. My curiosity led me to make a decision that not only satisfied my inquisitiveness but also sparked a whole realm of emotions - getting a DNA test done.
From the moment I ordered the iGENEA DNA Test Kit to the time I got the results, every second was filled with anticipation, suspense, and excitement. There was a sense of vulnerability too - after all, I was on the verge of uncovering information that had the potential to change the way I perceived my family history, and myself.
Receiving the test kit kindled a sense of responsibility towards my heritage. With each step - from collecting my DNA sample to sending it back to the lab - I could feel myself being drawn towards a past that was about to unfold. The process was easy and evoked in me a kind of humble pride. I was part of something grander than myself—a stray thread in the grand tapestry of human history.
When the results arrived after a few weeks, I was overwhelmed with a wave of emotions. As I read the analysis, tracing back the origins of the Lederer surname to a geographical region, a sense of belonging surged in me. The test revealed my ancestors were part of the Celtic tribes in Central Europe. Suddenly, I was much more than an individual; I was part of a history that spanned thousands of years and several continents.
Apart from invoking these profound emotions, the iGENEA DNA test sparked a chain reaction of introspection and revelations about my roots. My view of my surname, 'Lederer', changed drastically. Initially, it was just a part of my identity. No more than a tag following my first name. But, the test transformed it into a symbol of my ancient lineage.
The iGENEA DNA test turned out to be an emotional and insightful journey into the past. It revealed the deep roots of my family and endowed me with a newfound respect for my surname, Lederer. It has definitely strengthened this invisible bond that connects me to my ancestry, making me feel a part of something so grand and ancient at the same time, right here in the present.
Z. Lederer