How an iGENEA DNA test Transformed my Perception of the Krause Identity
Family name Krause
As a curious amateur genealogist, I was intrigued about what secrets about the Krause lineage and my ancestral history an iGENEA DNA test could unearth. The results have intrigued and fascinated me, overturning my simplistic perception of Krause as just a surname, to an emblem of a multifaceted, deeply rooted family identity.
Like a splash of cold water, my iGENEA DNA test results stirred a tidal wave of emotions within me. Until the moment I clicked on that results email, the word Krause had simply been a label—an inherited sobriquet. But everything shifted the day those results popped up on my screen. Suddenly, Krause was less a name, more a richly woven tapestry of heritage, ancestry, intricate genealogical patterns, and cultural lineage. I unraveled it thread by thread, through thousands of years of migration, evolution, and adaptation.
The most overwhelming discovery was my paternal lineage linked to the ancient Germanic peoples. Prior to that, Krause was just a German surname to me, adopted by my family several generations ago. Now, it represented the essence of an ancient civilization's strength, courage, resilience and adaptability, persistently resilient through the annals of time. It was as if I was peering directly into the past, a bystander observing my forebears, their struggles, victories, and losses.
My DNA test also revealed significant chunks of Slavic and Scandinavian ancestry. This added an entirely new dimension to my notion of family identity. Each time I say my surname now, I’m reminded of these multifaceted connections, a beautiful amalgamation of distinct cultures within me.
The journey through my maternal lineage was equally revelatory. Distant echoes of Celtic ancestry reverberated through my veins as I discovered that I share sequences with the illustrious Celts. Gifted artisans, fierce warriors, and mystical Druids now formed an inseparable part of my identity. The culture's values of family loyalty, honor, and bravery resonated deeply within me and now manifested in my newly understood familial identity.
Taking the iGENEA DNA test was stepping into a time capsule, transporting me centuries back, only to steer me towards a renewed understanding of my family identity. It’s as though the definition of 'Krause' was expanded. Now, spellbound by the revelations, I've been impelled to further delve into the field of genealogy and understand the rich diversity of my roots, my family, and my 'Krause'.
F. Krause