My Journey with the Monahan Surname: Discoveries and Connections Through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Monahan
After delving into their ancestry via an iGENEA DNA test, the author shares their fascinating exploration into the origins of the Monahan surname and their experience of connecting with distant relatives who carry the same family name.
Undergoing the iGENEA DNA test was an awe-inspiring journey and a truly enriching experience. Initially, I was anxious, but all apprehensions were quickly dispelled after the comprehensive and easy-to-follow manual was delivered to my doorstep.
The DNA test required a simple cheek swab, and results poured in after few weeks. To say that the procedure was both convenient and pleasant would be an understatement. I respect the level of professionalism that the iGENEA team brought to the process, paired with exceptional privacy measures. I felt my information was carefully guarded, and thus, my test results were meant only for my eyes.
One might often wonder why undergo a DNA test? I pondered the same until the results breathed whole new sense into my family name, Monahan. I discovered surprising information about the roots of my surname that originated from an ancient Irish clan. The clan Monahan, I came to know, were respected healers, who acknowledged their unity with nature while holding social and political influence during medieval times. The iGENEA DNA test reached so far back in time that it displayed the footprints of ancestors that I could not even imagine.
I was surprised to discover that the Monahan clan was dispersed over regions of Europe before settling mainly in Ireland and England. The enriched history connected to my surname made me see an entirely new perspective about my background and gave a new meaning to Monahan as my family name.
Through the iGENEA DNA database, I also got an opportunity to connect with other individuals who shared the surname Monahan, establishing unexpected and yet heartfelt connections. This aspect was particularly heartwarming as I could reach out to distant relatives, share ancestral stories, and build a community bound by the lineage of our shared surname.
All in all, my journey with the iGENEA DNA test has been an enlightening experience, providing profound insight into my ancestry and helping me connect with others with the Monahan surname. I recommend the iGENEA DNA test to anyone curious about their lineage or looking to find kinship in their surnames. It has been a journey of self-discovery, innovation, and forging connections.
R. Monahan