This reading suggests many of your ~ancestor~ ancestors were drawn to religion, metaphysics, or philosophy. Some may have played important roles within their religious milieu, but not always following conventional dogma; many likely dared to challenge the status quo. Your forebears were often intellectuals or spiritual seekers. Some may have functioned on the fringes of society due to their curiosity and unconventional beliefs. Others may have been religious fanatics driven by the traditional beliefs of their time. Some would have dedicated their lives to intellectual or spiritual
studies. 