Definition of family history
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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