Unraveling My Ancestry: The Unexpected Insights from iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Bagwell
Receiving my DNA test results from iGENEA led me on a surprising journey of self-discovery, offering unexpected insights into my Bagwell ancestors and changing my self-understanding.
Ever since I received my DNA test results from iGENEA, my perception of my ancestors, especially those named Bagwell, underwent a startling transformation. The genetic evidence supplied offered a deeper depth to my understanding of my lineage, something that no family story or photograph ever could. More than just about the color of my eyes or the shape of my nose, my DNA test results held clues to my ethnicity, heritage, and everything in between.
To start with, I was under the impression that my Bagwell ancestors mainly hailed from the United Kingdom, specifically England. This understanding stemmed from generations-old stories I heard from my grandparents. However, the tests revealed a fascinating surprise—I discovered a strong genetic link to the Celtic region, particularly Ireland and France. This was a revelation, especially because I had never entertained the idea of any Celtic connections within my lineage.
Thanks to this unexpected discovery, I began to delve deeper not just into the Bagwell ancestry, but also in terms of understanding Celtic traditions, culture, and history. This gradually devolved into an exciting journey of rediscovery, affecting many areas of my life – from my interest in Celtic music to reconnecting with a part of my history I had no idea even existed.
This new information has given me a fresh perspective on understanding myself better. It’s been an exciting journey piecing together the ancestry puzzle and feeling a unique sense of belonging when considering these forgotten branches of my family tree. Surprisingly, it's changed the way I live my life, including the culture I celebrate and the values I uphold.
Consequently, this surprising revelation brought about by the iGENEA DNA test has been groundbreaking. The insights triggered a voyage of rediscovery about my history, heritage, and identity—all connected to the Bagwell name. Even though names and places are facts, the stories they carry are, in essence, my life's narrative and that realization has been profound.
I. Bagwell