Unraveling the Unexpected: How My iGENEA DNA Test Revealed a Hidden Chapter in my Family History
Family name Hollis
Exploring the blueprints of my ancestry through a DNA test at iGENEA wasn’t just a scientific process. It was an adventure into my past that brought forth a riveting revelation about my Jewish lineage, deepening my understanding of myself and my family history in an unexpected way.
My journey with iGENEA has been nothing less than enlightening. When I embarked on this quest to explore my roots, my expectations were set to gain a deeper understanding of my ancestry from a biological perspective. But what I found was so much more than that.
The analyses, conducted by the expert team at iGENEA, revealed intricate details about my Hollis lineage, shaking the foundations of what I thought to be true about my family history. As per the lore that echoed through generations, the Hollis family was of British descent and had migrated to America a few centuries ago. However, the DNA test revealed a fascinating twist. It turns out that my ancestors were not just British, but part Ashkenazi Jewish, opening a hidden chapter in my family's lineage.
This unexpected Ashkenazi heritage blew me away. Having grown up with a primarily Anglo-Saxon oriented narrative, understanding this Ashkenazi connection was like unlocking a part of myself I had never known existed. It sparked a whirlwind of curiosity within me about this newly discovered part of my heritage. The information discovered through my DNA test has given my self-understanding a whole new dimension. It has added a new context to my family's journey, giving me a deeper appreciation for their struggles and accomplishments, and the rich tapestry of history that has woven itself into my DNA to make me who I am.
My iGENEA test has had a profound impact on how I see myself and my family history. It has shown me the immense value in understanding our roots deeper than surface level. Each nugget of truth discovered sparked a new curiosity, and every layer peeled back revealed a new depth to my identity that I never knew before. I feel like I’m an integral part of an epic saga that has been unfolding for centuries now and has crafted my existence in its own unique way.
The knowledge gained through this journey has widened my perspective. I respect and cherish my roots more than ever before. I am eagerly looking forward to digging deeper, tracing back to even older generations, and unraveling more captivating stories. These new found pieces of my rich heritage have not just given me context about my past, but have become a guiding compass for who I want to be in the future.
L. Hollis