családfakutatás
Családfakutatás is the systematic search for an individual's ancestors and descendants, with the aim of creating a mapped family tree and documenting biographical details. It combines historical research and genealogical analysis, often spanning several generations. The practice is common in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide, pursued as a hobby, scholarly inquiry, and archival activity.
Primary sources play a central role. Civil registry records (születés, házasság, halálozás), church registers, and census
Research typically involves constructing a lineage, cross-checking information across sources, and properly citing all evidence. Researchers
The field is supported by genealogical societies, archives, libraries, and online communities. Many researchers publish their