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Family ancestry

Systematic research and trace of past events relating families and their history.

Contributors in Family ancestry

Family ancestry

husband

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A married man; a man in his relationship with his spouse.

Sibling

Genealogy; Family ancestry

Collective name for brothers or sisters within a family.

Nuclear family

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A family group that consists only of father, mother, and children.

Genealogist

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A person who pursues the science or study of family descent. A professional genealogist is one who compiles family histories and genealogies for clients for a fee.

Dower

Genealogy; Family ancestry

The portion of an estate that a widow is entitled to upon the death of her husband.

Record agent

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A person specialising in the knowledge of records and sources.

Testator

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A person who dies leaving a will or testament in force.

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