Sukuhistoria
Sukuhistoria, or genealogical history, is the study of a person’s family past, tracing ancestors and descendants across generations. It examines how individuals are related and the social, economic, and geographic contexts in which they lived. The term combines the Finnish words suku (family or lineage) and historia (history). The field overlaps with genealogy, family history, and biographical research.
Practices in sukuhistoria involve collecting and evaluating information from a range of sources. Researchers assemble pedigrees
Modern tools and resources have expanded the scope of sukuhistoria. Digital databases, digitized archives, and online
Challenges in sukuhistoria include gaps in records, variations in name spellings, language changes, migrations, and shifting