Unraveling My Identity: An Emotional Journey with iGENEA DNA Test and the Surname Zobel
Family name Zobel
Undergoing a DNA test with iGENEA connected me to my roots and understood the significance of my family surname, Zobel. The experience stirred a profound emotional journey and deep understanding of my family's history.
Taking the DNA test with iGENEA has been a remarkable experience. The profound emotional journey not only connected me to my biological roots but it also helped to draw fascinating links between my ancestry and the surname Zobel. Feeling a tear prick my eye as I opened up the iGENEA results page, I didn't realize that such a simple test would ignite a whole realm of emotions in me. It's hard to describe the overwhelming joy of discovering my ancestral lineage traced back to exotic lands, the surprise of the unexpected genetic connections, and the heart-pounding anticipation of what every click would reveal next.
Being incredibly curious since childhood about my family history ever since my grandmother used to share tales of our ancestors, the surname Zobel always held a sort of mystic curiosity for me. As I saw it emerge in my iGENEA results, a sense of historical pride and respect for my ancestors flooded over me. The test revealed the surname to be of Jewish Ashkenazi descent, confirming it was a popular choice among our ancestors in the Latitude of Lithuania and Western Russia.
Delving into the history of the surname Zobel itself was an emotional roller coaster. Realizing we belonged to a lineage that faced anti-Semitism and tragic Holocaust events in WWII left me with a heavy heart. But it also filled me with awe about the resilience and determination of my ancestors that has trickled down to me today.
The iGENEA test breathed life into my inherited surname, transforming it from a mere tag to a symbol of my history, strength, and identity. It reshaped my relationship with my family, leading me to view us more than just shared names but as torch-bearers of a distinct lineage that has braved through centuries.
Looking back, the iGENEA DNA test did much more than trace my biological lineage; it unveiled my historical identity that was etched in my genes. In this blend of science and emotion, the experience was nothing short of an emotional epic - a mirror reflecting the past, understanding the present, and perhaps even pre-empting the future. This exploration into my heritage is a treasure chest of emotions that I will always cherish, and I am immensely grateful to iGENEA for facilitating this journey of self-discovery.
P. Zobel