Grammar fix
family history
background
The record or story of a person's family in the past, including their relatives, origins, and important events.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
My grandmother often tells me stories about our family history and where our ancestors came from.
In my opinion, learning about your family history can help you understand your identity and where you come from.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: There is a family history of diabetes in my family.
Say: There's a family history of diabetes.
Drop 'in my family' — 'family history' already says it.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Ancestral lineage' is genealogist jargon; 'family history' is the everyday phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
family history
- of
- a
- trace your
- research