Shedding Light on the Deckert Lineage: An Insightful Journey with iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Deckert
My report delves into the understanding of family history through a scientific lens. By undergoing a reliable autosomal DNA test from iGENEA, I was able to trace the Germanic roots of the surname Deckert. The fascinating results unraveled a lineage dating back to central Europe, thus confirming historical records associated with the Deckert surname.
The DNA test obtained from iGENEA broadened my understanding of my genetic ancestry associated with the surname Deckert. The test conducted was an autosomal DNA test (atDNA), targeting about 700,000 genetic markers distributed across the 22 pairs of non-sex chromosomes. This atDNA test has proven accuracy in tracing both maternal and paternal lineages for up to five generations. Therefore, its reliability to decipher my ancestral origins was reaffirmed.
The results were strikingly comprehensive and informative. They suggested that the origin of Deckert could be traced back to the Central European region. The data showed particularly strong ties to Germany, concurring with the historical records attributing the surname Deckert to old Germanic tribes. Specifically, Deckert is known to be of occupational origin, denoting a roofer, or a thatcher—a sentiment echoed in the iGENEA tests.
Analyzing the haplogroups – groups of genes inherited from a single parent – was also enthralling. In the DNA report, my paternal haplogroup was signified as R1b, common in Western Europe. The maternal haplogroup was identified as H—known to be prevalent in Europe—thus attesting to the Germanic roots supposedly inherent to the Deckert line.
The test also expanded further, offering matches to other iGENEA users with identical genetic markers. Although privacy settings limited the information available, it was truly fascinating to locate a few potential distant relatives.
In conclusion, the DNA test results from iGENEA have scientifically attested to the Germanic origins and an occupational lineage of the surname Deckert. This experience has not only deepened understanding of my ancestral history but also sparked a keener interest in genealogy.
R. Deckert