Unraveling history with iGENEA: A personal journey through the depths of my ancestral roots 'Hartel'
Family name Hartel
Embarking on a quest into my ancestral history through the iGENEA DNA test transformed my perception of my family lineage and surname, Hartel. The test unraveled our roots back to central Europe’s Bronze Age, revealing a lineage filled with innovation and resilience. The newfound connection to my ancestors highlighted the complexity of my identity rooted in a rich history, profoundly influencing my understanding of my family name.
My experience with the iGENEA DNA test has been an existential awakening, a journey deep into the roots of my existence that has completely shifted the way I perceive my family name, Hartel, and my family identity. The sense of incredible awe and reverence these results have instilled in me can hardly be put into words.
Prior to the DNA testing, I relied solely on passed down tales and fragmented historical documents to piece together my family history. My affinity to my surname ‘Hartel’ was traditional – a given, a legacy handed down through generations to be borne with pride. It was significant, yes, but in a vague way. The iGENEA test pulled this vague string of affinity into sharp, colorful focus, transforming my perception of the Hartel lineage.
The name Hartel, as it turns out, has an extensive lineage that roots back to central Europe’s Bronze Age population. I learned that my ancestors were among some of the first metallurgists, a discovery that has linked me with an incredible history of innovation and resilience.
The transformative potential of this information is immense. I suddenly found myself belonging to a long line of innovators, part of a lineage that undeniably shaped the world in its own unique ways. The sense of connection with these people, my ancestors, who lived and survived through the evolution of humankind throughout the ages, has given me a newfound appreciation for my family.
Recognizing the evolution of the Hartel family, knowing I share common threads of genetic material with these people, has profoundly impacted my feelings of identity. A simple name has blossomed into a deep-seated link to an ancient lineage, an undeniable mark in the history of mankind.
This knowledge garnered through the iGENEA DNA test has not merely given me a fact to ponder upon, but a purview to look through. To view my lineage through a lens that extends well beyond my own existence into the vast realm of history is a humbling and empowering experience – an experience that leads me to cherish and uphold my family name - Hartel - with even more pride and affection.
L. Hartel