Riding the Helix: My Scheidegger Ancestral Journey through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Scheidegger
My DNA test at iGENEA was an eye-opening journey excavating unexpected truths about my Scheidegger ancestors. This exploration forged links between my traits and my ancestry, subtly re-shaping how I perceive myself.
My DNA test at iGENEA left an undeniable impression on me, a profound encounter that opened gateways and paths into the stories of my Scheidegger forebears. It contributed enormously to my understanding of my genealogy, while challenging perceptions I previously held about my identity. This journey through my genetic past riveted on the Scheidegger line, throwing light on unexpected avenues.
Discovering that I hail from a line of crafts-people was the first surprise. I'd always believed my ancestry to be primarily agricultural, given our family’s rural Swiss roots. Yet, the Scheideggers were skilled artisans, involved in wood crafting and blacksmithing. This insight was a revelation, as it gave me a newfound connection with my past, and perhaps even explains my inherent fascination for handicrafts.
Another thrilling revelation was tracing my lineage back to the early 16th century. The Scheideggers were living in Switzerland during the Reformation, a tumultuous era that marred Swiss history. It was at once thrilling and humbling to realize that I shared a direct bloodline with people who lived through and possibly shaped significant moments in history.
Unraveling my Scheidegger genetic component shed light on my kindred's topographical journey too. Beyond Swiss borders, they migrated to neighboring France and Germany, later reaching the Americas. I wouldn’t have dreamed of such vast geographic connections.
On a personal level, these revelations have influenced my understanding of my individuality. My love for artistry, the pull I feel towards preserving my cultural heritage, and the fascination I have for history, now seem intrinsically tied to the Scheidegger lineage. The realization that our present is an amalgamation of our past is a priceless takeaway from this journey- a core part of my newfound self.
This DNA journey has established a strong connection with my ancestors in ways I couldn't have imagined. Thus, far from a mere retrieval of static data, my iGENEA experience has truly been a personal odyssey into a realm of self-discovery and profound enlightenment.
Y. Scheidegger