I did a
jewish dna test last year after my cousin found some old letters from our great-grandparents. I always assumed we were just Polish through and through, but it turns out we’ve got strong Sephardic Jewish ancestry. It even explained some of our family traditions that never made much sense before. The whole thing really changed how I see our family story — and made me want to dig deeper into where those roots actually started.
I love how these DNA tests are reshaping the way people connect with their past. My friend found relatives in three different countries and ended up traveling to meet them in person. It’s wild how something as simple as spitting in a tube can completely shift someone’s perspective on identity and family ties.
So, I finally gave in and did a DNA ancestry test a few months ago, mostly just out of curiosity. I thought I knew my background pretty well — mostly Eastern European, maybe a touch of Scandinavian — but the results completely threw me off. Turns out, I’ve got some Middle Eastern roots and even a trace of North African heritage! I had no idea. Has anyone else gotten results that made them rethink everything they thought they knew about their family history?