genealogist

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Recent Examples of genealogist According to Ayaub, the genealogist unraveled the mystery and ultimately helped the family connect with Violet Christine’s daughter. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Jackson built a multi-day itinerary that included a private tour of historical sites and a face-to-face meeting with a local genealogist. — Matt Alderton, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Next steps include working with genealogists and descendants to identify more crew members, as well as potentially collecting additional archaeological DNA samples in the future. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 But costs will climb for those seeking help from an attorney or genealogist. — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genealogist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogist
archivist
Noun
  • The report’s authors, Solana Chehtman and Sharon Mizota, surveyed more than 150 artists, family members, archivists, curators, and legacy professionals to create the eighty-page document.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Ridge Historical Society archivist George Brosnan looks through items in the collection as part of his work with the society.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Genealogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogist. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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