Genealogical Terms

Do you want to know the difference between extended and distant family members? In this, post, learn which of your relatives are in each group, and in which circumstances the definition can be flexible.

Do you want to know what a descendant is, what it means to be a descendant, and who your descendants are? In this post, learn the answers and more.

Do you want to learn how many years are in a generation? In this post, find out the answer, and whether the number of years in a generation ever changes.

Have you ever heard of a GEDCOM? In this post, find out exactly what this is, how they work, how to get one, and more. The first time I heard about a GEDCOM, it sounded pretty high-tech. However, GEDCOMs have been around for a long time – since the early 1980s, in fact. However, not …

Do you want to learn about ahnentafel in genealogy? In this post, learn what this term means and how you can use this system for your genealogy research. If you have been building a family tree for any length of time, you have already noticed that your family tree can quickly become confusing. We have …

Do you want to know what types of cousins there are? In this post, learn everything that you need to know about all kinds of cousins.

Do you want to know what a ninth cousin is? In this post, learn all about 9th cousins, including how many you have, how they are related, and more.

Want to know what a half-sibling is? Here, you will learn the definition of half-siblings, whether they are considered immediate family, and if they share DNA.

What is a distant cousin? In this post, learn all about distant cousins, including whether they are considered to be family, and more.

Have you heard of endogamy or seen signs of it in your family tree? In this post, learn the definition of endogamy and why most people have it in their family tree.