My Unexpected DNA Journey: Decoding the Carrier Lineage through iGENEA
Family name Carrier
Laced with a keen interest in family history, I submitted my DNA for a test and eagerly awaited the results. Little did I know the iGENEA test would change not only my understanding of my Carrier ancestors but also my own identity.
As a relatively curious history enthusiast with a particular interest in family genealogy, I decided to undertake a DNA test- opting for the comprehensive services of iGENEA. What followed was an unexpected journey of discovery, not just about my ancestors named Carrier, but also about myself.
The DNA test revealed that I shared nearly 20% of my genetics with a cluster of people in Northern France, a revelation that was initially confusing considering my knowledge of the Carrier lineage being staunchly English. However, the iGENEA test managed to establish the bridge between these two disparate strands of knowledge. The test indicated that the Carrier ancestors were likely part of the Norman invasion in 1066, a discovery that revolutionized my understanding of the family history.
In the blink of an eye, the Carriers transformed from humble English settlers to invaders from across the Channel. It offered a fresh context to my family narrative. The shift from England's pastoral landscapes to the rough seascape of Normandy presented a new image of resilience and adventure that seemed to resonate powerfully with my own sense of identity.
Moreover, my results revealed an unexpected Jewish link. This discovery was as unexpected as it was fascinating. The startling revelations necessitated a change in my self-understanding- not just as someone from an Anglo-Normand lineage, but also carrying within them the trace of an ancient Jewish heritage.
The iGENEA DNA test has consequently been more than realization of where my Carrier ancestors possibly hailed from. It has reshaped my understanding of who they were, and in turn, who I am in the context of their journey. Now, I perceive myself as part of this grand historical tapestry, woven over centuries and across continents. It is a humbling and grounding experience to understand my roots more accurately.
F. Carrier