Through the iGENEA Test: Unveiling the Unexpected Celtic and Canaanite Roots of the Harry Surname
Family name Harry
Venturing into family heritage often yields surprising results, as I found out with my journey with the iGENEA DNA test. Originally assuming a straightforward Welsh or English lineage linked to my surname, Harry, I was met with a slew of surprises and unexpected turns that redefined my perception of my family history.
Unraveling my Ancestry: Surprising Discovery in the Harry Lineage
I, like many, always took interest in my family's roots. My curiosity led me to take the iGENEA DNA test – a process that was not only enlightening but also full of unexpected twists. My surname, Harry, which I believed was primarily of Welsh origin, turned out to contain incredible surprises. The test has turned my perceptions upside down, painting a profoundly different heritage than I was ever led to believe previously.
As they say, surprises come in all shapes and sizes. I never expected my ancestry to be traced back to two geographical extremities - the Celtic lineage and a connection to Middle East. The revelation of a link to the ancient Canaanites proved the most shocking.
The Harry surname, assumed to be tied closely with the Welsh and English heritage, showed a significant genetic correlation to the region now known as Lebanon. This implies a lineage connected to the ancient people who once dwelt upon the coastal strips of the eastern Mediterranean, nearly 4,000 years ago. The Canaanites, often mentioned in Biblical texts, were a group of ancient people, who lived in the land of Canaan, an area which according to ancient texts extended from Lebanon southward to the border of Egypt and eastward to the Jordan River Valley.
Another surprise thrown in my path was a Celtic connection identified in my DNA. This uncovered my links to the ancient Celts who were widespread across Europe, notably in the British Isles. Tracing a lineage back to this group uncovers a history of warriors and scholars, people rich in culture and artistry – a fascinating heritage to be part of!
This journey into my ancestry has been nothing short of a roller coaster, throwing curveballs one after another and leaving me eager to learn more about these cultures that have contributed to who I am. This exploration has paved the way to more in-depth historical study into the lives of our predecessors and the legacy they left behind.
Q. Harry