Discovering My Family History with iGENEA: An Emotional Journey
Family name Horvath
Delving into my family's roots with iGENEA changed my perception of my family and our surname, Horvath. The process was emotionally charged, filled with anticipation, revelation, and an improved sense of identity and understanding.
Exploring the depths of my ancestral roots with iGENEA has been an eye-opening, emotional, and enlightening journey. The anticipation leading up to receiving my results was intense and very emotional. I found myself often caught in daydreams, photographic images and visions of ancestral villages, long-lost relatives, and intriguing stories. I felt a sense of curiosity and mystery that stirred something primal within me, as I waited to put together the jigsaw puzzle of my heritage.
No surname seemed more significant during this process than Horvath, a name carried with pride in my family. Being able to cement our connection to this name through genetic evidence brought a sense of validation, belonging, and enhanced love for my family. The results carefully revealed our lineage, tracing back generations, connecting me in an entirely new way to the paternal surnames of my family.
Upon receiving the results, there was a profound feeling of revelation and understanding that went beyond the rational comprehension of scientific data. It felt like stepping into an enthralling history book, where history, personal stories, and biology intertwined delicately. I was struck by the affirmation of our Hungarian roots and the fascinating journey of the Horvath clan.
Looking at the faces around the dinner table, after knowing the results, everything had a slightly different hue. The Horvaths were not just a family; we were carriers of an age-old legacy. Our history was a fascinating tapestry woven across generations, not just people living under one roof in suburban America. Knowing our family bore the Horvath name across geography and time, surviving historical events, brought a profound depth and richness to our identity.
This journey with iGENEA, this exploration of my DNA, has deepened my familial bond and appreciation for the surname Horvath. I feel a stronger sense of identity, a sense of truly understanding where I come from, and most importantly, being proud of that legacy. iGENEA's DNA test has not just been a scientific exercise but an emotional deep-dive into the history and heritage encoded in my blood.
N. Horvath