Genealogy Terms
What is a family tree?
A chart showing family relationships across generations.
Is FamilySearch free for anyone to use?
Yes
In which country were you born?
personal answer
Name a holiday your family always celebrates.
Personal - Eg: Christmas, Easter, Independence Day etc
What year did Belize gain independence?
1981
What is a “pedigree chart”?
A diagram showing a person’s direct ancestors.
What is FamilySearch.org used for?
To find and record family history information and genealogical records.
Name a country your ancestors might have come from.
personal answer
What’s a favorite meal your family makes on holidays?
Personal
Name a famous event in Belize or the world your grandparents lived through.
Example: Hurricane Hattie (1961), WWII, Belize Independence
What is a maiden name?
A woman’s last name before she got married.
Name one record type you can find on FamilySearch.
Birth, marriage, death, census, military, immigration records, and more.
Name one place in the world you’d like to visit because of family connections.
Personal
In which country is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) widely celebrated?
Mexico
Name one of the indigenous groups originally inhabiting Belize.
Maya
What is a “generation” in a family tree?
tree?A level in a family’s history — like parents, grandparents, great-grandparents.
What is a Family Group Record?
A document listing parents and their children, showing family relationships.
Name a language someone in your family speaks or spoke long ago.
Personal - Examples: English, Spanish, Kriol, Garifuna, Mayan, Chinese
In Chinese culture, which animal signs determine a person’s birth year?
Zodiac Animals
Why is it important to record and remember family stories?
To preserve identity, learn lessons, and honor those who came before us.
What’s the difference between a second cousin and a first cousin once removed?
Second cousins share great-grandparents. A first cousin once removed is either your cousin’s child or your parent's cousin.
What do the little green temple icons on FamilySearch mean?
Temple ordinances are available to be done for that person.
Share a story, rumor, or fun fact about your family’s origin.
Personal (Example: “My great-great-grandfather was a fisherman in Corozal.”)
Name a tradition you want to carry on or start with your own future family.
Personal
If you could meet any ancestor from history, who would it be and why?
Personal (Example: “My great-grandfather because I heard he built boats by hand.”)