Discovering My Familial Routes with iGENEA's DNA Analysis: The Bedford Chronicles
Family name Bedford
Undergoing a DNA analysis with iGENEA allowed for an enticing exploration into the past, with a specific focus on my family name, Bedford. The experience unearthed connections to both geographical and social distributions of the Bedford surname, tracing roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era in England.
Using the iGENEA DNA test kit is my first foray into the world of genetics and genealogy. To say it was a captivating journey into the past would be an understatement. My curiosity was centered on my family name, Bedford. It is a fairly common surname, especially in England, but the origins of the name always intrigued me. This curiosity led me on an exploration into my past with iGENEA. My experience with iGENEA has been nothing short of enlightening and has presented me with a new understanding of my roots.
The process involved with the iGENEA test was simple and straightforward. The kit arrived in due time, and the provided instructions were easy to follow. As I made the cheek swab and sent it back, anticipation ran high, wondering what revelations it would unfold.
Receiving the results was, in itself, an exhilarating experience. They seemed like a key unlocking doors to my past shrouded in mystery. Regarding the family origins linked to my name, Bedford, the results were particularly fascinating. According to iGENEA's analysis, the origins of the Bedford name date back to the Anglo-Saxon era in England. The name itself was definitive of the geographical location, with "Bedford" essentially meaning "river crossing."
In addition to this nugget of information, the genetic analysis also traced the distribution of families with our surname. This information has opened fascinating new windows into understanding the dispersion pattern of my ancestors, shaping a vivid story of their lives and journeys. The Bedfords, it appears, had initially settled in the English counties of Norfolk and Northamptonshire, before gradually spreading throughout the UK, and eventually the world.
Furthermore, the iGENEA results linked my DNA to a well-documented patrilineal line, tracing back to the early Tribal Germanic people of the Anglo-Saxon period. This connection has illuminated a trace to the distant past, adding an enriched historical context to my family name.
iGENEA's service offered an intriguing synthesis of human history and biology, painting a comprehensive picture of my familial past. This experience has given me newfound appreciation and awe of the story that DNA holds within itself, specifically concerning my family name, Bedford. It’s an affirmation of our place and role within the grand tale of human history. My DNA analysis journey with iGENEA has truly provided me a uniquely personal look into the bedrock of who I truly am.
P. Bedford