Discovering Deep-Rooted Connections: My Emotional Journey with iGENEA DNA Testing
Family name Fox
Embarking on a genealogical journey with iGENEA DNA testing led to unexpected emotional connections to ancestors, and a deeper appreciation for the history behind the family name, Fox.
My experience with iGENEA DNA testing has been both an enlightening and somewhat emotional journey. When I decided to take this test, my intention was to simply learn more about my roots, specifically about my surname, Fox. Receiving the results, however, took me on a deeply personal voyage of discovery and connection I wasn’t fully prepared for.
Upon registering my DNA kit, the anticipation grew. I found myself speculating about the findings. Would they shed some new light on the origins of my family’s surname Fox? Would it strengthen or challenge the narratives I have been told about our history?
The day the email pinged with my results, my heart pounded cryptically. I clicked the link, and there lay a trove of genealogical information. I discovered my ancestors were of Northern European descent. But the most uncanny discovery was that the Fox surname I carried, indeed, traced back to a long line of fox hunters in the English midlands during the 18th century. This piece of knowledge felt like a code to a secret door – connecting me to a distant past I had always been curious about.
The emotions were overwhelming; a mixture of joy and a strange sense of recognition. It was like discovering a part of myself I hadn’t known existed but felt intimately familiar with. The information gleaned from my DNA seemed to strengthen the narrative fabric of my own existence and created a tangible bridge to my lineage.
In an unexpected way, these revelations from iGENEA have reshaped how I view my family. The Fox name carries more weight now. It feels imbued with a rich history that binds us together through generations. This newfound knowledge has instilled a greater sense of responsibility and immense pride in carrying the torch forward without forgetting our past. I am part of a legacy and this instills a newfound respect for my surname. It feels like having this historical DNA is a gift that enables me to understand and appreciate more about myself and my ancestors.
My experience with iGENEA was profound and informative. It connected me to my past and gave me a newfound perspective on my family name.
U. Fox