Tracking the footprint of 'Fair' Surname: A glance into my familial roots through iGENEA DNA Analysis
Family name Fair
As an individual bearing the surname Fair, I knew little about the origins of my family name. I decided to seek iGENEA's expertise in genetic exploration. The journey of familiarising myself with my ancestors, the migration patterns they might have adopted, the day-to-day circumstances they could have experienced, was deeply enriching. With iGENEA's test results, I found a connection to my potential Viking and Celtic ancestors.
Delving into my family's past has always been something of interest to me, and when I was given an opportunity to perform a DNA analysis test with iGENEA, I simply couldn’t resist the prospect. The process of uncovering my deep-rooted familial lineage and exploring the history that bore my family name, Fair, was captivating. It was like embarking on a uniquely personal historical journey that put flesh on the bones of my ancestors, illuminating a complex tapestry that combined human biology, history, and personal identity.
Upon receiving the DNA test kit, I found the instructions to be easy to follow. I deployed the supplied mouth swab, secured it, and sent back the kit for the iGENEA in-house laboratory analysis.
When my test reports came in, they were presented in an articulate way, broken down into sections that addressed my paternal and maternal lineages. Scientists had pieced together my genetic puzzle to link me to my ancestors with objective certainty. As an individual bearing the surname Fair, I found revelations about my ancestral lineage deeply engaging.
The results showed that the Fair family roots could be traced back to the fair-skinned people of the British Isles, the Celts and Scots. The name 'Fair,’ apparently, didn't merely pertain to attractiveness, but rather complexion. Thus, the name may have originated as a nickname for someone known to have a fair complexion or hair, or perhaps even a fair demeanor.
iGENEA even linked my paternal lineage to a historical individual thought to be a progenitor of the Fairs in the British Isles. The Fair lineage was found to be part of a genetic branch R-U106, which is typically found among the descendants of Saxons, Vikings, and several more tribes of the North Western European branch. It was an indescribable feeling to connect with these potential Viking ancestors.
Through this process of genetic exploration, I was able to understand the migratory patterns of my ancestors, their journey through different regions, and hence the possible circumstances which led my forebears to the present homeland.
The iGENEA DNA test left me with a larger sense of self - a feeling of being deeply ingrained in the tapestry of human history. It was not just about discovering my familial roots, but it was an examination of what those roots meant to my family name and its distinct narrative, which in turn clarified and enriched my understanding of who I am.
I. Fair