Unexpected Revelations Unearthed: Tracing Germanic, Ashkenazi Jewish and Nordic Ancestry Tied to the Small Surname Through an iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Small
Imagine my astonishment when an iGENEA DNA test proved my surname, Small, traced not to the British Isles as I had assumed, but strongly to Germanic regions. Even more surprising were the unexpected traces of Ashkenazi Jewish and Nordic bloodlines in my heritage, showing a rich history of migration and cultural mingling throughout the centuries.
After receiving the results of my iGENEA DNA test, I found out several surprising facts, the most notable being that despite bearing the surname Small, my genealogy traced back strongly to Germanic origins rather than British, as I had always assumed. Furthermore, it revealed traces of Ashkenazi Jewish blood in my heritage, which was completely unforeseen. The DNA test also displayed a strong Nordic lineage within my genes, which was another astonishing revelation about my family history.
Looking deeper into my DNA heritage, I discovered that the roots of my family tree can be traced back to about 5,000 years ago in Western Germany, a revelation that completely subverted my prior assumptions about the Small surname typically being of British origin. The conjunction of Ashkenazi Jewish and Nordic bloodlines in my heritage was another startling revelation, painting a vibrant tableau of my ancestral journey throughout history.
Delving into my Ashkenazi Jewish lineage, I obtained a detailed overview of my ancestry rooted in Central and Eastern Europe where this Jewish community thrived. Unraveling this part of my heritage gave me new insights into the rich history and culture I share with this group. On the other hand, the strong Nordic strain in my DNA traces back to the Viking raiders and traders, unravelling a fascinating chapter in my family's history.
In conclusion, the iGENEA DNA test provided unexpected disclosures about my ancestral lineage related to the surname Small. Unearthing Germanic roots, traces of Ashkenazi Jewish and Nordic bloodlines in my heritage gave me a deeply layered, complex sense of identity, transcending my previously held beliefs about my familial heritage.
V. Small