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genealogy chart

[ ˌdʒiː.niˈɒl.ə.dʒi ˈtʃɑːrt ]

Noun

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family history

A genealogy chart is a visual representation of a person's family history, typically showing relationships between generations. It helps individuals trace their ancestry and understand their family connections.

Synonyms

ancestry chart, family tree.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
genealogy chart	Often used interchangeably with genealogy chart, but can also imply a visual representation, similar to a family tree, used mostly in the same settings as the former. The museum displayed a genealogy chart of famous historical figures. As part of his hobby, he spent hours creating a detailed genealogy chart.
family tree	Everyday conversations about one’s family structure or heritage; it is the most common and widely used term. We created a family tree for our child’s school project. He enjoys showing his family tree to friends and explaining the connections.
ancestry chart	Informal or casual discussions about someone's ancestors or family background, typically used by people exploring their heritage. During the family reunion, he shared an ancestry chart that traced back their roots to the 18th century. She created an ancestry chart after using an online ancestry service to find out more about her heritage.

Word

Description / Examples

genealogy chart

Often used interchangeably with genealogy chart, but can also imply a visual representation, similar to a family tree, used mostly in the same settings as the former.

The museum displayed a genealogy chart of famous historical figures.
As part of his hobby, he spent hours creating a detailed genealogy chart.

family tree

Everyday conversations about one’s family structure or heritage; it is the most common and widely used term.

We created a family tree for our child’s school project.
He enjoys showing his family tree to friends and explaining the connections.

ancestry chart

Informal or casual discussions about someone's ancestors or family background, typically used by people exploring their heritage.

During the family reunion, he shared an ancestry chart that traced back their roots to the 18th century.
She created an ancestry chart after using an online ancestry service to find out more about her heritage.

Examples of usage

Her genealogy chart revealed that she was descended from royalty.
The genealogy chart traced the family's lineage back to the 18th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "genealogy chart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gráfico genealógico

🇮🇳 वंशावली चार्ट

🇩🇪 Stammbaumdiagramm

🇮🇩 bagan silsilah

🇺🇦 генеалогічна схема

🇵🇱 wykres genealogiczny

🇯🇵 系図

🇫🇷 arbre généalogique

🇪🇸 gráfico genealógico

🇹🇷 soy ağacı şeması

🇰🇷 족보 차트

🇸🇦 مخطط الأنساب

🇨🇿 genealogický diagram

🇸🇰 genealogický diagram

🇨🇳 家谱图

🇸🇮 genealoški grafikon

🇮🇸 ættartölugraf

🇰🇿 шежіре диаграммасы

🇬🇪 გენეალოგიური გრაფიკი

🇦🇿 nəsil şəcərəsi diaqramı

🇲🇽 gráfico genealógico

Etymology

The term 'genealogy chart' originated from the combination of 'genealogy', which refers to the study of family origins and history, and 'chart', which represents a visual representation or diagram. Genealogy charts have been used for centuries to document and track family relationships, helping individuals understand their roots and heritage.