Unveiling the History of My Levy Surname: An Unexpected Turn to Jewish Roots Through An iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Levy
A quest to understand more about my Levy surname led me to undergo an iGENEA DNA test. Anticipating the standard back story, I was left astounded as the test instead traced my history back to the Levites, a Jewish group from ancient Israel.
"Unearthed Heritage: A Twist of Jewish Roots and Surprises Through My iGENEA DNA Test Results"
I embarked on a journey of pinpointing inherited roots and must admit that it opened a world of surprise. The iGENEA DNA test unravelled endless revelations, eventually proving that the Levy surname had a rich Jewish background. Until I discovered the results, the existence of such profound roots appeared to be a mere figment of my imagination. However, a deeper look into the data indicates that I am connected to the Levites, a distinctive group of Jewish clerics from ancient Israel. Beyond just unveiling the heritage, the test led me back to at least 300 years of ancestry, offering a rare look into the genealogical past. I was taken aback by the intertwining of stories making the mosaic that is my family tree.
T. Levy