Genealogical chart: meaning, definitions and examples
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genealogical chart
[ ˌdʒiːniəˈlɒdʒɪkəl tʃɑːt ]
family tree
A genealogical chart is a diagram showing the relationships between members of a family over several generations. It typically includes names, dates of birth and death, and sometimes other relevant information such as marriages or occupations.
Synonyms
ancestry chart, family tree, pedigree chart.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| genealogical chart |
Useful in academic or professional settings where detailed and accurate historical records of a family's lineage are needed.
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| family tree |
Commonly used in everyday language when referring to a visual representation of a person's ancestry; tends to be simpler and more accessible.
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| pedigree chart |
Frequently used in the context of animal breeding, especially for tracking the lineage of show animals like dogs or horses.
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| ancestry chart |
Often used by individuals or amateur genealogists who are exploring their family history out of personal interest.
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Examples of usage
- The genealogical chart traced the family's history back to the 18th century.
- She spent hours poring over the genealogical chart, trying to fill in missing pieces of information.
Translations
Translations of the word "genealogical chart" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quadro genealógico
🇮🇳 वंशावली चार्ट
🇩🇪 Ahnentafel
🇮🇩 bagan silsilah
🇺🇦 генеалогічна схема
🇵🇱 wykres genealogiczny
🇯🇵 系図
🇫🇷 tableau généalogique
🇪🇸 cuadro genealógico
🇹🇷 soy ağacı tablosu
🇰🇷 족보 차트
🇸🇦 مخطط الأنساب
🇨🇿 genealogický diagram
🇸🇰 genealogický diagram
🇨🇳 家谱图
🇸🇮 genealoška shema
🇮🇸 ættartafla
🇰🇿 генеалогиялық кесте
🇬🇪 გენეალოგიური სქემა
🇦🇿 genealoji cədvəl
🇲🇽 cuadro genealógico
Etymology
The concept of genealogy and creating genealogical charts dates back hundreds of years, with early examples found in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Romans. The modern practice of genealogy, including the use of charts to visualize family relationships, became more widespread in the 19th and 20th centuries with the availability of more comprehensive records and archives.