genealogist

noun

ge·​ne·​al·​o·​gist ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce genealogist (audio)
 also  -ˈa-lə-,
 also  ˌje-nē-
: a person who traces or studies the descent of persons or families

Examples of genealogist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lab developed a DNA profile from the swabs which led to a breakthrough in the case in 2021, when a genealogist with Parabon Nanolabs identified Plympton as likely linked to the case. USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024 Morrill was well versed in his family history even before a genealogist working for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) came calling in 2021. Giuseppe Ricapito, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 CeCe Moore, chief genetic genealogist, said the DNA evidence was highly degraded, but officials were able to create a viable DNA profile in 2018 from the sample. Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Pucci tapped genealogist Kathleen Eddings to begin building the family tree of Sacheen Littlefeather, née Marie Cruz. Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 If there’s a partial match, genealogists create a family tree in hopes of putting a name to the unidentified DNA. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2024 In December 2023, genealogists found a family tree for the suspect. Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 In April, Gates plans on attending a family reunion in Cumberland, Md., where Finding Your Roots’ genetic genealogist CeCe Moore will finally reveal the identity of his white great-great-grandfather. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 Amateur genealogists don’t need much information to start the search. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genealogist was in 1605

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“Genealogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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