The Unexpected Journey of iGENEA DNA: Unearthing the Roots of My Surname
Family name Roos
The iGENEA DNA test stirred deep emotional currents within me, causing me to view my ancestry and surname, ‘Roos,’ in a new light. The test melded history and science to reveal a lineage full of surprise and compelling tales.
Taking the iGENEA DNA test was a deeply personal and emotionally charged experience that has had a profound impact on my perception of my family roots and our surname, ‘Roos’. The swab test was straightforward to follow and when the results were revealed, it was like unlocking a hidden trove of family history. The fact that with each piece of DNA resides an intricate web of blood ties and stories was staggering. My lineage, as traced by the intricate analysis, led me to new shores and ancestors I would never have suspected.
The iGENEA DNA test pulled the rug from under my feet with a revelation that my surname, ‘Roos’, a proud emblem of our family for generations, actually traced to a Dutch origin, contradicting a lifetime of believing in German ancestry. It was a shocking revelation, but it birthed a sense of curiosity that I hadn’t felt before.
My surname, ‘Roos’, took on a new dimension. No longer solely a means of identification, it was now a fascinating trip to the past. I realized the weight that rested within those four letters. It was a strange concoction of feelings, a blend of surprise, confusion and exhilaration.
As I delved into the history of the 'Roos' origin, I uncovered stories of brave seafarers and merchants bearing the same name, living centuries ago. Suddenly, there was a shift in my perspective, a sort of unearthing of a pride that was rooted in shared heritage. I found myself feeling a connection with these forebears whom I never knew, but shared a name and now, shared a story as well.
Through iGENEA DNA, I experienced a profound journey that both shattered and reinforced my sense of identity. It made me contemplate the fleeting nature of existence, along with the ever-constant flow of life, from one generation to another. It made me see my family in a new light, as torchbearers of an ancestral legacy.
K. Roos