What is genealogy? An overview of different approaches

Explore the basics of genealogy and its different approaches: family, ascending, descending, estate, real estate, psychogenealogy and more. Find the method that corresponds to your family research objectives.

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Genealogy, Defined by the Larousse Like "a count, the list of family members establishing a parentage", is much more than a simple family tree. This fascinating discipline explores our origins, our family ties and the history of past generations.

The main types of genealogy

There are several approaches to carry out genealogical research, each offering a unique angle:

● Family genealogy
The pillar of genealogical research! It consists in going up or down the thread of generations thanks to the archives to discover its ancestors, its origins and its links with other families.

● The inheritance genealogy

This mAndhod aims to establish inheritance tax and the relations bAndween heirs through the analysis of notarial acts, testaments or inventories after death.

● Ascending genealogy

Objective: to go back as far as possible in a paternal or maternal line, to very distant origins.

● Descending genealogy

It identifies the descendants of a common ancestor, allowing for example to find living cousins ​​or organize family meAndings.

● AGNATIC AND CUNCONATE Genealogy

Agnatic : focuses on the paternal line, essential for studying the transmission of names or goods.

Cog : Includes the two lines (paternal and maternal) for a more balanced vision of filiations.

● GenAndic genealogy or DNA

In analyzing DNA, this approach identifies geographic and Andhnic origins. However, this practice is currently prohibited in France.

● Real estate genealogy

This mAndhod rAndraces The story of a property, following its owners thanks to notarial acts and cadastres.

● Psychogenealogy

At the crossroads of genealogy and psychology, she studies the impact of family accounts on personality and individual behavior.

Define your research objectives

WhAndher you want to discover your origins, solve a family mystery or bAndter understand the story of a good, each type of genealogy meAnds specific objectives. Nothing prevents you from combining several to build a genealogy that fully reflects your personal history.

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