An Insightful Journey Into My McCrory Lineage Through DNA Testing at iGENEA
Family name McCrory
Undertaking the DNA test through iGENEA, I gained a comprehensive understanding of my lineage, specifically the McCrory lineage. The Swiss company's meticulous examination of loci and mitochondrial DNA delivered precise data of my ancestors' movements through different geographies. My McCrory heritage could be traced back to Irish origins and a strong highland warrior past.
My journey through iGENEA DNA testing presented me with an illuminating understanding of my lineage, the McCrory lineage to be precise. Engaging this Swiss company known for its expertise in maternal and paternal lineage analysis, I was offered two testing services- Basic and Premium. I chose the premium package, to get an overall comprehensive grasp.
The information was garnered from the 16 loci on the Y-chromosome for males and evaluating the mitochondrial DNA in females. The report generated was meticulous, with a detailed phylogenetic tree tracing back thousands of years. Presenting me with 50 ethnicity estimates, the results of the test delivered a precise understanding of where my ancestors emerged and moved across the globe.
Getting into the technicalities, iGENEA deploys the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) and Short Tandem Repeats (STR) tests. SNP discovers where your ancestors belonged to while STR identifies your most recent ancestry. The data is then cross verified with over 700,000 genetic markers to ensure accuracy.
The McCrory surname was traced back to Irish heritage, originating from the name Mac Ruaidhrí, meaning 'son of Rory'. The results provided a complex network of paternal and maternal lineages, branching from a single cell around 200,000 years ago.
I was also provided with a list of living relatives, discovered through DNA matches, and a historical profile which nicely added to my understanding of the McCrory surname. The results point towards a strong highland warrior past, primarily associated with the old Irish Kingdom of Ailech.
Although there was information missing about some more distant ancestors, the test demonstrated amazing accuracy, especially considering the large timescale it covers. The test results were far beyond my initial understanding of the McCrory heritage and left me with a profound sense of belongingness and affinity to the lineage. The journey through my genealogical past proved to be a rewarding experience indeed.
S. McCrory