Genealogy (from Greek: γενεά, genea, "generation"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogists use oral traditions, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members. The results are often displayed in charts or written as narratives.
Stammbäume – zurück zu den Wurzeln

Stammbäume – zurück zu den Wurzeln

Der Begriff eines “Stammbaumes” ist in der Regel überall bekannt, wird aber häufig im privaten Gebrauch mit der Ahnentafel gleichgesetzt, die zum Stammbaum allerdings völlig konträr ist. Um diese Unklarheiten aus dem Weg zu räumen, möchte ich nun den Stammbaum definieren sowie seine Erstellung erklären. Zunächst einmal ist ein Stammbaum...
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Protection Against Inheritable Diseases

Protection Against Inheritable Diseases

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The importance of genealogy

The importance of genealogy

Genealogy is more than just tracing your family tree, it is about discovering your heritage, creating a story about your family, and possibly even creating a medical history. Discovering your family is a learning experience as well as a hobby. It will take you through time and across continents. Where To Begin Most people that...
Family Trees - Back to the Roots

Family Trees – Back to the Roots

Discovering the origin of your family is an exciting and educational endeavor. You’ll learn about the customs and traditions from which your family tree sprang, and you’ll be able to add some of those practices into your own lives. How can you go about investigating the history of your family? The first step is to...