Unearthed: A Sandoval's Ancestral Journey Through The Depths of iGENEA DNA Analysis
Family name Sandoval
Following a painless cheek swab and an anticipatory waiting period, my DNA journey with iGENEA took me on an enlightening voyage into my familial roots, tracing the Sandoval lineage back to pre-medieval Spain and beyond, revealing not just a noble history but a sense of profound connection.
Having always been fascinated by my family history, I turned to iGENEA, a renowned genetic testing company that promises to trace one's deep ancestry and excavate the historical and geographical narratives embedded in our DNA. My journey of exploration began the moment I received the DNA kit at my doorstep, leading me all the way back to the roots of my Sandoval lineage.
The testing procedure was simple and straightforward - a painless cheek swab, sealed and sent back to the laboratory. The weeks of waiting for results were filled with anticipation, but when they finally arrived, I found that they far exceeded my expectations. The comprehensive report was insightful and revealing, enabling me to unlock the enigmatic past of the Sandoval family - my family.
The comprehensive analysis traced the Sandoval family name back to pre-medieval Spain, to a noble clan that first established the family castle in a town in Sandoval, from which the family name originates. The first recorded spelling of the family name dates back to the 12th century during the reign of King Alfonso VIII of Spain. Over centuries, the Sandovals migrated, woven into the tapestry of world history, and by the end of the 15th century, the New World beckoned.
Fast forward to today, the Sandoval surname is prominent in areas influenced by Spanish colonization, particularly in Latin America and the southwestern United States. I was intrigued to discover distant relatives residing in Mexico, Spain, and across the United States.
Furthermore, exploring the paternal lineage through the Y-DNA test revealed that the Sandoval lineage can be traced back to the haplogroup R-M269, one of Europe's most common lineages. The maternal mtDNA test, on the other hand, traced my ancestry back to haplogroup U5, often associated with the indigenous Sami people of Scandinavia.
In retrospect, the iGENEA DNA test has not only broadened my understanding of the Sandoval family name but also given me a sense of connection to the vast human family that we all belong to. It's deepened my realization that we're not just products of our immediate parents or grandparents but a long, winding river of generations that meander through time and space, across continents.
W. Sandoval