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Genealogy

The study of families and family history.

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Genealogy > Family ancestry

nuclear family

Genealogy; Family ancestry

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

husband

Genealogy; Family ancestry

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

progenitor

Genealogy; Family ancestry

An ancestor in the direct line, forefather.

bequest

Genealogy; Family ancestry

Legacy; usually a gift of real estate by will.

sponsor

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A person who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare.

grantee

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A person who buys or receives land.

collateral families

Genealogy; Family ancestry

The families with whom your ancestors intermarried and moved.

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