Lost and Found: Unveiling Savary's lineage through DNA test
Family name Savary
An inquisition into my ancestry led me through a maze of surprising revelations. Through the DNA findings by iGENEA, I discovered my ancestors, the Savarys, have a Celtic and Sephardic Jewish past, morphing my self-understanding and affirming my inherent resilience.
I am greeted with an nervous energy as I await the results of my DNA test from iGENEA. For years I’ve lived with fragments of my family’s past—a collection of fragmented stories, leaving more questions than they answered. The Savary's past has always been shrouded in mystery. The waiting game ends, I finally receive the results online - a wealth of information unveils – making the search for my origin intriguing yet complex.
To my surprise, the test reveals my Savary ancestors trace back to ancient Celtic tribes. History comes alive as I learn that my ancestors were prominent figures in some of the significant events across centuries. They were linked to the 'Gauls' - a Celtic tribe that played a substantial role in classical Western history. This discovery enriches my knowledge about a past I was oblivious to and triggers a wave of newfound respect for them.
The results also introduced me to an unexpected Jewish lineage from the Sephardic branch. One of the Savarys was probably a converso - a Jewish convert to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition. This new revelation was overwhelming, connecting me to events with profound historical importance.
As a result, my self-understanding underwent a dramatic transformation. The knowledge that my ancestors were survivors—of both the Spanish Inquisition and the blood-soaked battles of the ancient Celts—instilled in me a profound sense of resilience and bravery. I realized that despite the upheavals they faced, the Savary tribe lived on, handing down generations the strength and courage that I have come to identify as part of my identity.
Though the quest was to understand my ancestry, it subsequently also offered a peep into my personal evolution. The journey provided me a sense of connection to my ancestors, a deeper understanding of genealogy, and a resilient spirit that had consistently run in my family. The past's veiled mysteries unraveled, giving meaning to my existence today.
My iGENEA DNA test was not just a simple biological analysis; it was an enlightening journey that gifted me a legacy, the legacy of being a Savary.
X. Savary