Unveiling Unexpected Narratives: Delving into my iGENEA Ancestry Test and the O'Shea Lineage
Family name OShea
Venturing deeper into my iGENEA DNA lineage test results, I discovered eye-opening information about my heritage and surname, O'Shea. What I had believed to be purely Irish roots were interspersed with unexpected connections to Norway and Ashkenazi Jews. The meaning of 'O'Shea' and its historical stronghold too held unforeseen revelations, all significantly adding a newly redefined sense of identity.
My recent evaluation of my iGENEA DNA test results has been a thrilling adventure, opening up new narratives and insights about my lineage, especially concerning my surname, 'OShea'. The information was not only informative but rife with surprises and unexpected turns that have provided new elements to my familial background.
Born and brought up with the conviction of being pure Irish with an emphasis that ‘OShea’ was indeed Irish, the DNA findings have raised an eyebrow. The iGENEA analysis has unearthed some very fascinating as well as unexpected revelations about my O'Shea ancestors.
Firstly, there was a lot more diversity in my genetic makeup than I had presumed. I found out that only 70% of my genetics could be traced back to Ireland. Nearly 20% found its roots in Scandinavia, specifically Norway, revealing a history of Migration that was never spoken about in the family lore. The rest, rather surprisingly, root back to the Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity, adding another unexpected element to my lineage.
I was also surprised to learn that 'O'Shea' does not mean 'Descendent of Shea.' Instead, it turns out, 'O'Shea' hails from the Gaelic term 'O Seaghdha', which denotes 'majestic'. This was an unexpected discovery, enriching my understanding of my surname and its connotations.
Lastly, the iGENEA DNA test unraveled an astonishing truth about the Clan O'Shea's ancient seat - it was not exactly where family lore stated it was. The genetic wanderings of my O'Shea ancestors led them to different parts of Ireland, and even beyond!
These revelations have delivered a renewed sense of identity, adding layers of depth, diversity, and surprise to an already cherished heritage. It has set my understanding of my ancestry on a new trajectory full of potential exploration. As I continue to investigate further, I am eager to uncover more about the history, journeys and unique stories encoded in the O'Shea DNA.
O. OShea