(ASMR) 23&me review / family background soft spoken
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Introduction
Today, let's embark on a journey to learn more about my ancestry through the lens of 23&Me. Many of you have made guesses; perhaps you thought I was Spanish or something similar. After diving into the results, I found out that I am approximately 64-65% European, which is quite interesting.
European Ancestry
Digging deeper into my European roots, I learned that about 38.8% of my ancestry is attributed to Southern Europeans, primarily the Iberian Peninsula. It’s fascinating to know that much of this is linked to the Iberian people — 38.8% Iberian, to be exact. It also mentions a meager 2.1% Italian, which I consider negligible and likely just within the margin of error. Despite the attractive Spanish culture and people, my familial connections and cultural influence primarily stem from Mexican heritage, so I don’t feel a strong attachment to this finding.
Additionally, I have 13.7% Northwestern European ancestry. However, there may be a correction to 12.5% based on my paternal grandmother’s background, who is supposedly half German and half Slavic. This complexity in family lineage, combined with some conflicting information, adds an extra layer of intrigue to my heritage. The Slavic influence stands at 8.5%, while Scandinavian ancestry is also present, hinting at the possibility of lighter features in future generations.
As for my Jewish lineage, the results show almost zero Ashkenazi ancestry, which is quite intriguing as well.
Native Ancestry
Now, when it comes to my Native American heritage, I discovered that I am one-third indigenous to this continent. However, I find the lack of specifics in the 23&Me results frustrating. This ambiguity makes it difficult to fully appreciate and understand the diversity within Native cultures, which is a bit disappointing.
Additionally, while I have relatives who seem to share African DNA, it's a bit challenging to draw direct conclusions. It’s possible that historical connections during eras like slavery led to unexpected ancestry results that could be traced back to Texas.
German Side
Turning to my German roots, I learned that my grandmother migrated from Germany during the 1930s. This gives me a visual linkage to migration stories, as she was born on the boat approaching Mexico. Despite losing much of the history due to global events like World War II, I’m aware that my ancestors were not associated with any negative ideologies such as Nazism. Instead, they made a significant leap across the Atlantic, seeking a new life.
Exploring my ancestry has not been a simple task, and using platforms like Ancestry.com has brought its challenges as well. I've encountered dead ends while tracking down family connections, raising questions about who my ancestors were and how they lived.
Conclusion
As I review the map of relatives, mostly from Mexico, I can confirm the bonds that remain strong among my family, especially in regions like Texas and Nuevo León. It’s interesting to observe the diversity in ancestry and how it shapes our identities—even influencing notions of appearance among those who meet me.
Overall, my findings reveal a complex tapestry of backgrounds that spans across continents, and while I face some frustration with the lack of detail, the journey of discovery continues to unfold.
Keywords
- 23&Me
- Ancestry
- European
- Iberian
- Native American
- German
- Migration
- Family History
- Cultural Identity
FAQ
1. What percentage of your ancestry is European? Approximately 64-65% of my ancestry is European.
2. What is your primary European descent? I am 38.8% Iberian, with additional ancestry from Northwestern Europe and some Slavic roots.
3. How does your Native American ancestry break down? I am one-third Native American, but the specifics are not well-detailed in the results.
4. Do you have any German ancestry? Yes, I have about 12.5% German ancestry stemming from my grandmother, who migrated in the 1930s.
5. How challenging was the process of tracing your family history? It has been quite complicated due to dead ends and conflicting information along my family's lineage.