You want to better understand who you are and finding out more about where you come from is the perfect way to do it.
You may have been struggling to understand yourself and the way you feel lately and you will feel a need to delve deeper into who you are and where you come from. If you feel a spark of interest in tracing your family tree or just finding out more about your family history, you should go with it and pursue it. This will help you to better understand your own life and personality and make you feel more grounded.