Unravelling the Surname 'Ferber' Through iGENEA DNA Testing: A Journey Into My Ancestral Past
Family name Ferber
Through a detailed and accurate DNA test from iGENEA, I gained deep insight into the history and lineage of my surname, Ferber. By utilizing both Autosomal and Y-DNA testing, the data gathered provided an informative overview of my direct male lineage—a detailed journey through the lineage, and the significance of the Ferber name.
My personal journey into the exploration of my deep ancestry via DNA testing with iGENEA has been an enlightening one. A large part of my investigation revolved around the surname 'Ferber'. The process itself was straightforward and detailed enough to give equivalent importance to all aspects of genealogy.
Understanding the technicalities of the test, I learned that iGENEA uses both Autosomal and Y-DNA testing methods. Autosomal DNA testing covers both maternal and paternal lineage, whereas Y-DNA testing focuses solely on the direct male lineage. I was particularly interested in the latter as it aligns perfectly with surname based genealogical research and was highly significant in my quest to learn more about the surname 'Ferber.'
The accuracy of these tests, according to iGENEA, is quite high, with a probability of about 99.9%. It’s fascinating that such a high level of precision is achievable in ancestry DNA testing today. The margin of error, if any, could be due to genealogical time frames or non-paternal events within the familial lineage.
The findings deepened my understanding of the Ferber surname significantly. Through the Y-DNA test, I was able to trace back the Ferber lineage to its earliest known ancestor - making for a truly extraordinary link to the past.
Moreover, the test connected me to a DNA match--an individual who also shares the surname Ferber. This match has further substantiated the theory that there could be a common ancestor the testers share, hence the shared surname.
In conclusion, my DNA testing experience at iGENEA has opened up a whole new avenue of understanding my surname, Ferber. The voyage into the past has been fascinating, unveiling a significant history and meaning attached to my name.
Q. Ferber