genealogy
//ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.dʒi//
Noun
genealogySingular
genealogiesPlural
1
The study or investigation of ancestry and family history, including the tracing of lineages and descent.
She became interested in genealogy and started researching her family tree.
2
A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor; a family tree or pedigree.
She traced her genealogy back to the 17th century.
3
An account or record of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, or group.
She discovered a detailed genealogy of her family dating back to the 18th century.