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.

Examples of family history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schlossberg tried to capitalize on his family history by talking about his family's legacy of public service. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 June 2026

In a single moment, questions about race, history, language, teaching, and her own family history collided. — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Before that, the idea of one day becoming king was something distant and theoretical, a concept discussed in books and family history rather than something with immediate relevance to his own life. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 June 2026

Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch. — CBS News, 20 June 2026

Rhymes for family history

• consistory
• ethnohistory
• mystery