"Genealogy (from Ancient Greek γενεαλογία (genealogía) 'the making of a pedigree') is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages."
The study of family history and ancestry.
Genealogy Terminology: Understanding the basic terminology and vocabulary associated with genealogy research, such as primary sources, census records, vital records, etc.
Family Tree Creation: Creating a family tree and understanding how to document and organize information about ancestors, such as names, birth and death dates, and important life events.
Research Methods: Learning how to conduct genealogical research using a variety of methods, including online research, archival research, and interviewing family members.
Records and Documents: Familiarizing oneself with the various types of genealogical records and documents, such as census records, vital records, military records, and immigration records.
DNA Testing: Understanding the basics of DNA testing for genealogical purposes, including types of tests, interpreting results, and identifying potential matches.
Migration Patterns and History: Learning about global migration patterns and history that may have impacted one's ancestors and researching the places they migrated from and to.
Cultural History: Understanding the cultural and historical context of one's ancestors, such as their occupation, religion, social status, and daily life.
Geographic Research: Researching the geographic locations associated with ancestors, including historical maps, gazetteers, and other resources to help identify the locations.
Digital Tools: Learning about digital tools and software that can aid in genealogical research, such as online databases, family tree software, and organization tools.
Ethical Genealogy: Understanding the importance of ethical genealogical practices, such as respecting privacy and obtaining consent from living relatives before sharing information.
"Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family."
"The record of genealogical work may be presented as a 'genealogy', a 'family history', or a 'family tree'."
"The field of family history is broader than genealogy, and covers not just lineage but also family and community history and biography."
"A family history may include additional biographical information, family traditions, and the like."
"The pursuit of family history and origins tends to be shaped by several motives, including the desire to carve out a place for one's family in the larger historical picture, a sense of responsibility to preserve the past for future generations, and self-satisfaction in accurate storytelling."
"Genealogy research is also performed for scholarly or forensic purposes, or to trace legal next of kin to inherit under intestacy laws."
"Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members."
"Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family."
"The results are often displayed in charts or written as narratives."
"In the narrow sense, a 'genealogy' or a 'family tree' traces the descendants of one person."
"A family history traces the ancestors of one person."
"The terms 'genealogy' and 'family history' are often used interchangeably."
"The field of family history is broader than genealogy, and covers not just lineage but also family and community history and biography."
"...including the desire to carve out a place for one's family in the larger historical picture, a sense of responsibility to preserve the past for future generations, and self-satisfaction in accurate storytelling."
"A family history may include additional biographical information, family traditions, and the like."
"The pursuit of family history and origins tends to be shaped by several motives, including the desire to carve out a place for one's family in the larger historical picture..."
"Genealogy research is also performed for scholarly or forensic purposes, or to trace legal next of kin to inherit under intestacy laws."
"Genealogists use...records to...demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members."
"Genealogy research is also performed for scholarly or forensic purposes, or to trace legal next of kin to inherit under intestacy laws."