Definition of Family Tree

The term genealogy refers to the origin of something, that is, to its genesis. On the other hand, the word tree refers not only to a living being but to a scheme explanatory, since a tree has a structure that goes from the roots through the trunk, the branches and finally the leaves, something very similar to the structure used to order a complex and diverse reality. Thus, the appearance of the tree serves as a model to apply to the evolution of a subject, which is called a family tree.

The idea of ​​a family tree is normally applied to the knowledge of a family lineage. In a graph Similar to the appearance of a tree, the different marriage bonds appear over time, as well as their successive descendants. The genealogical tree of an individual allows to know significant aspects of his past (the remote origin of his surname, the connections with other families, the relationship, etc.). From an organizational point of view, the genealogical tree can be made starting from the present and with a branching backward or backward, from the initiator of a remote lineage to the present. In any case, to have this information it is necessary to carry out a

investigation thorough, usually through public archives and ecclesiastical archives.

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The idea of ​​a family tree goes far beyond the knowledge of a family or specific surnames, since the fields in which it can be applied are very diverse.

If you want to know the historical evolution of a monarchy, it is essential know in detail how the genealogical tree of a real house has evolved. In the sphere history is also necessary to resort to this type of scheme graphic, since it chronologically orders the events of history.

From the point of view of diseases, it should not be forgotten that some are of genetic origin. In this way, a doctor can ask a patient to present a family tree related to her pathology.

For the breeding of animals, the genealogy in the form of a tree is also used, which is known as a pedigree (it is quite common among purebred dogs or in the world of horses).

If we place ourselves in the context of the species of living beings, we must remember that evolution is the theory that explains the development of all species and in this sense the genealogical tree is called a tree phylogenetic.

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