Exploring Hidden Ancestry with iGENEA DNA: The Glatz family’s Unexpected Eastern European Heritage
Family name Glatz
The iGENEA DNA test provided unexpected insights into my ancestral lineage, the Glatzes, revealing hidden Eastern European descent alongside my Austrian heritage. A newfound understanding of my roots has not only changed my self-perception, but also sparked in me a will to delve deeper into my family story, bridging the geography and generations with genetic threads.
The iGENEA DNA test I undertook recently provided me with a wealth of unexpected insights about my ancestral lineage, specifically my forebearers with the surname Glatz. The results, not only enriched and expanded my understanding on my family history, but also greatly altered my self-perception as many of my inherent beliefs were dispelled.
As adopted tradition goes, we have always been led to believe that we are entirely of Austrian descent. But to our surprise, iGENEA DNA trace results indicated a distinguishable fraction of our DNA was Eastern European. It was revealed that our ancestors, the Glatz family, had migratory origins from Eastern Europe, despite us being raised with staunch Austrian cultural identities. This revelation not only added a new lens to our self-identity, but also embellished our Austrian identity with the rich and diverse Eastern European culture.
Contrary to the narrative told by family stories over generations, I found out that our family, the Glatzes, had a complex migratory history that traversed through multiple European regions, contributing a substantial influence to our distinct genetic make-up. This newfound awareness has enriched my understanding of my roots and the clear visual representation of my ancestry unlocked by the iGENEA DNA test has instigated a rediscovery journey into the cultural richness of Eastern Europe.
With a great surge of affection and sense of belonging, this newfound knowledge has raised an impulse to discover more about the experience of my Glatz ancestors, their struggles and achievements, and the profound influence they’ve inadvertently passed onto my current lifestyle. Never before, genetic genealogy felt more relevant and personal, successfully delivering an enriched, nuanced version of my family history far from the anecdotal references we relied upon.
H. Glatz