Unraveling the Vogele lineage: How my iGENEA DNA test reshaped my perception of family identity
Family name Vogele
Receiving my iGENEA DNA test results offered profound insights into my Vogele lineage, reshaping my perception of my family's roots. Tracing back to a surprising Viking heritage, the test results sparked an unexpected transformation in my understanding of our family identity, driving home the realization that our family traits of resilience and adventurousness have survived for centuries.
Becoming the recipient of my iGENEA DNA test results was a moment of instant transformation. Knowledge of my heritage, my ancestral lineage, previously hidden in the annals of history, was suddenly laid bare. Key findings, particularly affiliated to my surname Vogele, offered fresh insights into my family's history and legacy, shaping my sense of self-identity.
A previously held notion was that my Vogele ancestry has always been steeped within European roots, probably German or French. However, the DNA results opened up a myriad of connections to a more dispersed geographical distribution. To my amazement, there were significant linkages to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. In fact, my lineage exhibited a strong Viking heritage on a genetic level, which brought an unforeseen shift in perception.
My understanding of my family identity underwent an overhaul when I learned of our Viking roots. This drove home the realization that we were part of a resilient, adventurous, and pioneering lot known for their seafaring innovations. An adventurous spirit and resilience were key traits within my family, traits that, seemingly, haven't just emerged over a few generations but are intrinsically woven into our DNA over centuries.
The discovery made me revisit our family oral history and stories passed down across generations. It stimulated conversations within the family, inspiring everyone to relook at our shared heritage from a different lens. This newfound understanding empowers me to pass down a more enriched and tangible narrative to future generations.
In essence, the iGENEA DNA test has played a transformational role in piecing together my genetic mosaic. It has made me appreciate the complexity and depth of my Vogele lineage and profoundly influenced the way I perceive my family identity. Today, as I embrace the legacy of the Vogele name, it is with an amplified sense of pride, holding a deeper resonance and understanding of our ancestral history.
Q. Vogele