family history
noun
1
: past occurrences (of a medical or mental health condition) in family members or past incidences (of a type of behavior) by family members
They have a family history of heart disease.
a family history of violence
2
: a record of one's ancestors
He can trace his family history all the way back to the Pilgrims.
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This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Many of them show up to special occasions and tell stories of national and family history.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Williamson's own family history (yes, really), the story hits close to home.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
Documentaries in which the director uses film as a way to approach some unknown aspect of family history are not uncommon.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Many of them show up to special occasions and tell stories of national and family history.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Williamson's own family history (yes, really), the story hits close to home.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
Documentaries in which the director uses film as a way to approach some unknown aspect of family history are not uncommon.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for family history
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“Family history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20history. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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