Redefining Identity: How My iGENEA DNA Test Unveiled Unexpected Ancestral Insights of the Walder Lineage
Family name Walder
The ancestry DNA test I undertook at iGENEA led me on an astonishing lineage voyage, exposing unexpected familial roots across epochs, ethnicities, and geographical bounds. The surprising revelations substantially reshaped my self-identity and my understanding of the Walder family history.
Through my DNA test at iGENEA, I discovered a plethora of unexpected insights about my ancestors that bear the name Walder. Turns out, my understanding and knowledge of my lineage weren't as precise as I had previously assumed. The tests revealed deeper connections to ethnic groups, geographical locations, and historical eras that previously held little to no place in my narrative.
In the first round of tests, I discovered that the Walder lineage has roots not just in central Europe as I initially presumed, but surprisingly, in Scandinavian regions as well. This Scandinavian connection seems to date back centuries, suggesting that my ancestors were possibly Vikings. The sudden revelation was not just a surprise, but it was also enlightening. I felt a sudden expansion of my self-understanding and heritage. My identity became multi-layered.
The results were not all about ethnicity, but also about migration. I came to learn that, several centuries ago, at least a portion of the Walder clan made a significant migratory journey to North America. This information disconnected my sole understanding as a European descendant. It made me see my lineage as travelers, explorers maybe, expanding my sense of who I am by expanding the geographical and cultural boundaries that I previously associated with my ancestry.
Moreover, the test dug into antiquity, exposing that the Walder family might have had some connections to the Roman Empire, revealing a historical encounter I had never dreamt. Understanding myself in the context of such an impactful civilization enriched my sense of identity, aligning me with a historical legacy that far exceeds my former assumptions.
In sum, the DNA test at iGENEA significantly redefined my self-understanding and comprehension of my ancestry. The once simple and plain narrative of the Walders turned into a rich, complex, and astonishing tale of discovery that chronicles across centuries, continents, cultures, and civilizations.
E. Walder