Unmasking Surprising Ancestral Mix: An iGENEA DNA Test Journey Of The Bachtold Surname
Family name Bachtold
Challenging preconceived notions of lineage, the iGENEA DNA test results turned my understanding of my ancestry upside down. Thought to be solely Swiss, my Bachtold ancestry revealed unexpected Eastern European, Celtic, and even Middle Eastern roots. Additionally, the Bachtold name traces back to more mentions in Germany and France than previously known, suggesting a complex migration history.
Never did I expect to embark on this thrilling genealogical journey. Thanks to the iGENEA DNA test, some startling revelations have surfaced. The results have unearthed surprisingly mixed origins, shattering my previously held notions towards my lineage.
Going by the surname Bachtold, I've always believed my ancestry was purely Swiss, but my recent genetic journey has showed that my family tree isn't as straightforward as I thought - it took some unexpected turns.
The results show that my paternal lineage is predominant with R1a haplogroup, commonly associated with the Eastern Europe and Asia. I'm estimated to have Slavic ancestry as well, which came as quite a surprise. This Slavic connection could explain the native Eastern European features in my family that differed from typical Swiss traits.
Also, the test discovered a 33% proportion of Celtic genes. This insinuates that my Swiss ancestors were most likely Celtic tribes who settled in Switzerland around 500 B.C. This revelation threw me back as I had never expected Celtic origins!
On my mother's side, the test revealed rare haplogroup H, which points towards a Middle Eastern lineage. It was definitely an unexpected turn especially as there are no family stories or records of Middle Eastern roots.
Moreover, the test revealed that Bachtold, typically considered a native Swiss name, has traces not only from Switzerland but from Germany and France too. This suggests a fluid migration pattern across these borders over the centuries.
In conclusion, the iGENEA DNA test has proven to be quite an eye-opener. It’s unearthed my deeply diverse origins and demolished seemingly clear-cut assumptions towards my family tree. This unexpected genetic cocktail gives a whole new perception of who I am and where I come from, revealing an interwoven fabric of ancestries that is far richer than initially assumed.
O. Bachtold