An Introspective Journey: How iGENEA DNA Test Unveiled the Historical Richness of the Surname Burroughs
Family name Burroughs
The iGENEA DNA test's findings have reshaped my understanding of the surname, Burroughs, and my family's identity. The expansive historical revelations and expansive connections discovered through the test have fostered a deeper connection to my heritage, instilling in me the resilience and fortitude that my surname embodies.
Ever since I took the iGENEA DNA test, my perspective on my family's surname, Burroughs, has significantly transformed. The results revealed a depth in my ancestry that I hadn't previously comprehended.
My DNA test traced the Burroughs lineage back to an ancient noble family with Celtic origins, which was quite a surprise. Mining that knowledge, I realized my surname carried more than just an identity; it bore hundreds of years of rich history, courage, and resilience. This astounding revelation has played a pivotal role in redefining my sense of self and my world view.
The test facilitated an inward journey, allowing me to understand that I am part of an enduring lineage that had braved numerous adversities and came out stronger, fostering a newfound sense of pride and respect towards my family name. Additionally, I discovered that our surname means "fortress on the hill." This reinforced the fighting spirit I'd like to think runs through my veins, as I am named after warriors whose resilience has shaped my identity subtly over the years.
Moreover, having discovered several distant relatives scattered across the globe through the same DNA test, my conception of family has vastly broadened. My lineage is not confined to my immediate family or the immediate Burroughs I know. Instead, it expands across continents, cultures, and timelines, with the Burroughs thread intricately woven into the global tapestry.
The moment I read the DNA results, I realized that our family's legacy, embodied by the surname Burroughs, was not about prestige but endurance. I stand as a modern testament to our family's enduring spirit—indomitable, resilient, forever pushing boundaries. Hence, the iGENEA DNA test did not merely present me with information about my distant past, but it also served to guide me into the future, bolstered by the knowledge of what it truly means to be a Burroughs.
P. Burroughs