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

The study showed that amyloid levels, as measured by positron emission tomography (PET) scans, were notably higher in individuals with maternal memory issues compared to those with just paternal issues or no family history at all. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 June 2024

Joffrey’s complex family history, as well as his being at the very center of the nation’s civil war alongside his two older brothers, seems to have taken its toll. —Aja Romano, Vox, 17 June 2024

Common causes of high blood pressure include a family history of the condition, obesity, and older age. —Lauren Krouse, Health, 9 June 2024

Of those, eight supplied enough genetic information to determine family history, according to a May 29 update posted to the City of Tulsa's website. —Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024