Discovering My Celtic Roots: An Emotional Journey with iGENEA
Family name Costello
Discovering my Celtic roots with iGENEA was an emotion-filled journey of self-discovery. The DNA test connected me with my distant ancestors and gave my surname, Costello, a context and a rich history.
Discovering my family lineage through iGENEA was a profound journey that transcended the barriers of time and geography, igniting emotions ranging from curiosity to an overwhelming sense of belonging. At the onset, the test promised to unravel my paternal line, to unveil my ancestors' origins, but it provided me much more than that; it transformed my understanding of my surname - Costello - and my profound connection with it.
From learning how to collect the sample to receiving the detailed analysis, iGENEA offered a seamless and user-friendly experience. The moments spent contemplating as I sealed my DNA sample brought forth a palpable sense of anticipation, mixed with a hint of anxiety, preparing me for a transformative discovery, one that would draw me closer to my ancestry.
The results arrived after a few weeks. As I scanned through the pages, I felt the echoes of centuries past whispering to me. The telltale markers in my DNA revealed that my forefathers belonged to the Celtic tribes that had made their homes in Gallic regions. An astounding revelation! To think that my roots traced back to such ancient warriors filled me with awe, and a sense of pride welled up within me.
The surname Costello, I learned, bore a rich history, stemming from the Old Irish 'Mac Oisdealbhaigh', meaning 'son of Oisdealbh', a personal name derived from 'oisdealbh' meaning 'noble, or exalted one'. Understanding the origins and the meaning behind my last name imbued it with a newfound gravity. The Costellos, it appeared, were not just a family but a lineage of nobles, scattered across continents and connected by the shared essence encoded in our DNA.
This knowledge brought along an intense surge of belonging and redefined my perception of my family identity. These invisible threads, this shared genetic code, bridging the past and present, make me feel grounded and connected to my ancestry in a way that history books and family tales could never convey.
To say the iGENEA test was transformative would be an understatement. It triggered an emotional journey, connecting me to my distant ancestors, giving my surname a context, a history, and a meaning it had previously lacked. My family's story is no longer limited to a few generations; it encompasses hundreds of years filled with brave, noble ancestors whose legacy I am honored to carry forward.
F. Costello