Unraveling the Pettigrew Lineage: A Discovery Through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Pettigrew
My experience with the iGENEA DNA test was a journey of discovery, revealing intimate details of my Pettigrew lineage with its Scottish roots, and beyond, connecting me to an international constellation of Pettigrews.
I ventured into the rabbit hole of personal ancestry exploration by purchasing the iGENEA DNA test, motivated by curiosity and a deep desire to know more about my roots. My initial skepticism was replaced with surprise and delight as I uncovered previously unknown facts about my surname, Pettigrew. This has been a journey of thrilling discovery, proving to me that we carry much more than just our ancestors' genetic material. We truly are embodiments of journeys they began centuries ago.
iGENEA boasts a sophisticated and user-friendly interface. The comprehensive test included an easy-to-follow kit for collecting a DNA sample. Moreover, the comprehensive results (which came within the agreed timeframe) were presented in a manner easy to understand, yet laden with layers of rich historical information.
As a Pettigrew, I was excited to plunge into our shared history, which revealed its charmingly Scottish roots. Traced back to medieval times, the Pettigrews originated from the charming county of Inverness, associated with a lineage of craftsmen and warriors, hinting at a possibly notorious past! It's fascinating how many aspects of my own personality I relate to these ancestral characteristics.
But the test took me beyond just surname genealogy. It unveiled genetic strands from distant places like Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. I was truly fascinated to learn about these diverse fragments that I carry within my DNA.
Perhaps most rewarding was connecting with other Pettigrews from different corners of the world through the DNA database. I found relatives in Australia, America, and even Portugal all connected by the shared Pettigrew name. The test lit up a constellation of Pettigrews across the globe, and the thrilling aspect is we are all related, bound by the same shared DNA.
iGENEA has beautifully bridged the present with the past. The experience made me realize that we all carry universes within our genetic makeup, an impressive intertwining of human stories and journeys that have spanned across time and geographical space. This DNA test has redefined my perception of identity and heritage, unearthing a profound connection to those who came before me and equally to the ones carrying the Pettigrew name today.
U. Pettigrew