genealogy what does of an origin mean
Genealogy (from Greek: Î³ÎµÎ½ÎµÎ¬ genea, generation; and Î»ÏÎ³Î¿Ï logos, knowledge), also known as family history, is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history.
What does ancestry mean? The Census Bureau defines the term ancestry: Ancestry refers to a person's ethnic origin or descent, roots, or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person's parents or ancestors before their arrival in the United States.