Genealogy glossary
Genealogy terms, explained.
Clear definitions of the words you meet doing family-history research, and how each one connects to building your archive in KleioBase.
What is GEDCOM?
GEDCOM is the standard file format for moving family trees between genealogy apps. Here is what it is, what it holds, and when you need it.
What is Genealogical Transcription?
Genealogical transcription is the process of reading a historical document and rendering its text faithfully in a usable form. Here is what it means, why it matters, and where it fits in building a connected family archive.
What is Paleography?
Paleography is the study of historical handwriting. If you have ever opened an old record and found it completely unreadable, paleography explains why. Here is what to do about it.
What is a Census Record?
Census records are periodic government counts of a population. For genealogists they are among the most useful sources. Here is what they contain, where to find them, and what they cannot tell you.
What is Negative Evidence?
Negative evidence is a conclusion drawn from a record's silence. How it differs from a search that simply found nothing, and how an empty search becomes a usable result.