Understanding lineage roots and gaining new family connections: My iGENEA DNA test experience
Family name Kleinschmidt
iGENEA's DNA test has provided a profound understanding of my Kleinschmidt heritage. The atDNA and Y-DNA tests and detailed reporting offer a deep dive into my familial ties, opening up new connections and giving me insight into the origins of my surname. The mitochondrial DNA test further reveals my maternal lineage with precision, helping me connect with distant relatives and enriching my understanding of my ancestry. The professional interpretation of my results also proved invaluable.
My experience with iGENEA's DNA testing has been incredibly insightful and has opened up an entirely new perspective on my roots and the origins of my surname, Kleinschmidt. The accuracy and detailed reporting provided by iGENEA is truly commendable.
The technical side of iGENEA's DNA test is robust and thorough. They utilize the advanced Autosomal DNA (atDNA) test which is capable of revealing connections up to 5 generations in the past. The test analyzes over 700,000 markers in our DNA, providing highly accurate results. In my case, it highlighted several familial linkages that I was unaware of.
The Y-DNA test applied to my sample helped in identifying my paternal line. I found the dedicated male chromosome analysis quite fascinating, especially its ability to trace back the paternal ancestry line to our shared male ancestor. It directly led me to learn more about the origins of my surname, 'Kleinschmidt'.
The origins of the surname Kleinschmidt dates back to the middle ages, a prevalent nomenclature among blacksmiths, particularly those of shorter stature. Learning this was an epiphany; I was able to understand the direct lineage and occupation of my earlier generations. It was also fascinating to learn about the migration patterns of my ancestors and how they traveled across Central Europe.
Accuracy was another factor where iGENEA really shone. The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) test revealed my maternal lineage with precision. I was able to connect with distant relatives, some of whom I had no prior knowledge of. This newfound information about my maternal lineage was enlightening.
The iGENEA experts also provided a personalized interpretation of the DNA results, which I found extremely useful. Having a professional interpret the data not only helped in understanding the technical aspects better, but also gave an insight into how my ancestors may have lived, migrated and evolved through centuries.
Overall, the DNA testing process at iGENEA has deepened my comprehension of my heritage, offering a greater understanding of the Kleinschmidt lineage. Such profound knowledge of one's past can only be appreciated once experienced. It indeed has given me a renewed perspective, not just about my past, but about who I am today.
D. Kleinschmidt