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