Genealogist

usgb/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/
noun

A person who studies, researches, and finds information about family history and ancestors.

As a genealogist, Mary helped Brian trace his family history back to the 17th century.
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Often appears as...

  • professional genealogist
  • amateur genealogist
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Occupational Role

Understand that 'genealogist' refers to someone's job or hobby of studying family histories.

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Elizabeth is a genealogist; she's passionate about uncovering her clients' lineage.
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Not Just Dates

'Genealogist' implies researching stories and lifestyles, not just birth and death dates of ancestors.

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The genealogist discovered that our ancestor was a celebrated artist in the Renaissance.
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Skill Sets

A genealogist often uses archives, records, and DNA tests to uncover family history.

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As a skilled genealogist, John used old letters to verify our family's migration stories.
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