iGENEA DNA Test: An Emotional Journey Into The Peyer Family History
Family name Peyer
Engaging in a DNA test with iGENEA unwrapped facets of my lineage and ancestry I never knew. The revelations about my surname Peyer were emotionally overwhelming, giving me a profound sense of belonging, respect for my family name and our shared history.
My encounter with iGENEA has been an emotive journey of unveiling undiscovered dimensions of my lineage. Each step of the DNA test unveiled avenues of my ancestry that, had it not been for iGENEA, would've remained locked away in the recesses of our past. My initial curiosity centred around my family name, Peyer. Peyer had often garnered interest for its uncommon ring and striking pronunciation. Delving into iGENEA's lineage mapping gave me an opportunity for a comprehensive understanding of my surnames origin.
Before, my familiarity with my ancestry was limited to a couple of generations back. Post the iGENEA DNA test, however, I unlocked a new understanding of my roots that spanned thousands of years. The encounter was overwhelming. It was like connecting lost bits of puzzles from the past, creating a holistic image of my lineage that I could relate to and take pride in.
Getting to know that my Peyer ancestors hailed from diverse European origins was enthralling. I felt a profound sense of belonging and connection with these places, and an urge to visit them someday, to touch the soil my ancestors once walked on. Discovering the threads of migration patterns and community living of the Peyers, I felt a sense of completeness that was missing before.
The DNA test also had an unexpected impact. I discovered relatives, Peyers from distant lands, who shared an undercurrent of shared history with me. These connections felt comforting, invigorating my sense of family and giving our common surname, Peyer, a deeper meaning.
On a personal level, the iGENEA DNA test has been transformative. It has instilled a new fondness and respect for my surname Peyer, and an enhanced understanding of my lineage. The journey with iGENEA opened doors into different eras and chapters of my family history. It had kindled my curiosity, transformed my perception of my past and cemented a kinship not just with my immediate family, but a wider network of Peyers across the globe.
R. Peyer