Pronunciation:
[fam-uh-lee
hiss-tuh-ree] •
(noun) Common Abbreviations: fam.
(family) history Related Resources:
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Definition:
A narrative or description of the events which shaped
the life of your ancestors.
Related Terms
• ancestry
• genealogy
• lineage
• pedigree
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