Rediscovering Family Roots: A Revealing Journey into the History of My Surname Roussel with iGENEA DNA Analysis
Family name Roussel
When I embarked on a journey with iGENEA to delve into my familial roots, I had no idea the profound revelations that awaited. The explorations of my surname Roussel, became an astonishing voyage through a rich French heritage, breathing life into my ancestors, and in the process, my identity.
As part of a broader search to discern my heritage and familial roots, I opted for a DNA analysis with iGENEA. The primary impetus behind this decision was unraveling the historical roots and genesis of my family name, Roussel. Up until then, the origins of my surname were shrouded in mystery. The subsequent journey was one characterized by unexpected turns and astonishing revelations.
Upon receiving my ancestry DNA kit, I was impressed by the thoroughness of the packaging. Providing the required samples turned out to be a simple and streamlined process. It involved a straightforward cheek swab, which was then dispatched in an already prepared return package. The ostensibly complex process was done and dusted in a matter of minutes.
In no time, I found myself immersed in the world of genetics, eagerly probing deeper into my lineage. When the results came in, they were like a window thrown wide open into a long-forgotten past. The unfolding narrative of my ancestry resided in the strands of my DNA.
The analysis revealed that the name Roussel is of French origin and possesses a rich and long heritage. It traced back my family name to Middle Age France, and blew me away by revealing that my ancestors from the Roussel lineage were part of the agricultural community. They were renowned for their resilience and tenacity, traits that I’ve often seen reflected in my family.
The report described Roussel as a topographic name for someone who resided by the region characterized by a scrub, derived from the Old French 'rous', meaning 'red'. This denoted the landscape, which was likely reddish due to the local flora. The suffix 'el' was a diminutive, translating to 'little red one'. This discovery of the symbolic representation in my surname and its connection to nature opened up an entire dimension of understanding.
The iGENEA DNA test was instrumental in shedding light on the mystery of my origin. It satisfied my curiosity of why we carry the Roussel name, giving me a profound connection to my ancestors. It expanded my comprehension about the history of my family: humble, hard-working people leaving fingerprints on the world which have trickled down generations.
Hence, the journey with iGENEA was more than satisfying. It was a voyage filled with historical contours and deepened my connection with my lineage. I not only got familiar with the story of my surname but also discovered how those who carried it lived. Through the threads of their existence, I discovered my own, and therein lies the power of understanding one's roots.
I. Roussel