Genealogy Terms and Definitions

Sometimes, genealogy seems to have its own language that only researchers can understand. This category will unveil to you certain genealogy terms and definitions that will be useful in tracing your family tree. There are many terms that are unique to genealogy as a field and whether you are a beginner or a veteran, you need a good grasp of them in order to carry out any form of research. While there are a few terms that are unique, others have specific meanings relating to genealogy. Through this category, the terms will become highly familiar to you and you will be able to find out how they affect family history research. This list of extensive genealogy terms and definitions has proven useful, especially when we hit roadblocks during our research. Understanding lingo is the first step to uncovering the truth. Sometimes, the answer that you are seeking is simply one-word away.

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