family history

noun

1

: past occurrences (of a medical or mental health condition) in family members or past incidences (of a type of behavior) by family members

They have a family history of heart disease.

a family history of violence

2

: a record of one's ancestors

He can trace his family history all the way back to the Pilgrims.

Examples of family history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ibuprofen can increase the chance of people suffering a heart attack or stroke, and this is especially true if the person has taken the drug over a long period, smokes, has high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025

On future episodes, the professor will dive into the family history of some other mega stars, including Debra Messing, Laurence Fishburne, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, celebrity chef José Andrés and more. —Julia Moore, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025

Risk factors include a family history of asthma and exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke.9 Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of intense worry. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 26 Jan. 2025

Those with a family history of breast cancer might decide any additional risk isn’t worth it and give up drinking entirely. —Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025