trace ancestors

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

To find or discover the origins of one's family by investigation.

ancestorVERB + ANCESTOR

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trace

Examples (10)

  • He can trace his ancestors back to the reign of Elizabeth I.
  • Many people in Louisiana can trace their ancestors to French settlers.
  • She spent years tracing her ancestors through old church records.
  • With this new DNA kit, I'm hoping to trace my ancestors to Eastern Europe.
  • Have you ever tried to trace your ancestors to find out where your family came from?
  • The historian helped the family trace their ancestors, revealing a surprising connection to royalty.
  • It's difficult for some people to trace their ancestors due to a lack of historical documents.
  • He wanted to trace his ancestors to better understand his own identity.
  • Using online databases, she was able to trace her ancestors back five generations.
  • If you want to trace your ancestors, the local library is a good place to start.