From Vikings to Native Americans: Unraveling the Surprises in My Singletary Lineage Through an iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Singletary
As I unraveled the secrets of my surname, Singletary, with the help of an iGENEA DNA test, surprising revelations greeted me at every turn. The unexpected turns on this journey included non-English origins of my surname and even Native American ancestry.
The results of my iGENEA DNA test have left me in a state of amazement and disbelief, providing both unexpected revelations and affirmations of long-held hunches about my familial background. The last name that I have carried my entire life, Singletary, now takes on an entirely new significance as I delve deeper into my genetic history.
When I first began this exploration into my past, my knowledge about the Singletary lineage was vague at best. However, iGENEA's comprehensive testing and analysis have led me inevitably to my first surprise: the geographical origins of my surname. It appears that Singletary is not as English as I had confidently assumed. Rather, it seems to have originated from Huguenots who originated from the northwestern regions of France. The Huguenots, I discovered, were a religious group who fled from France due to religious persecution in the 17th century.
Another unexpected twist that emerged from my DNA test was the presence of Native American genes. My assumptions had initially taken me towards a predominantly European heritage, but it turns out that one of my ancestors may have intermarried with a Native American individual. A shocking revelation indeed, it only further deepens my interest in understanding and knowing my heritage better.
The iGENEA DNA test has provided me with significant insights into my migration path as well. This has shown me how my ancestors have journeyed from different parts of the globe over centuries, reaching our current home. It’s clear that their resilience and adaptability remain an integral part of my genetics.
Despite the surprises, there were aspects of my genetic lineage that made sense and confirmed my pre-existing notions about my origin. A substantial part of my heritage, as the DNA test revealed, is Scandinavian, going as far back as the Vikings.
As I continue with this fascinating journey of self-discovery, each revelation from the iGENEA DNA test brings me closer to understanding the strength of my roots and the true meaning of my surname, Singletary.
N. Singletary