What is family history?

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According to GenUKI the term Family History used to be regarded as synonymous with Genealogy, but now it applies to biographical research into one's ancestors - the aim typically being to produce a well-documented narrative history, of interest to family members and perhaps future generations. Thus the study of family history involves putting flesh on the skeleton that is produced by genealogy, and involves the study of the historical circumstances and geographical situation in which your ancestor lived. The idea of Family History can have different personal meanings for different individuals.