ættartré
Attartré, commonly translated as a “family tree” or “lineage,” is a diagram or written record that documents a person’s ancestors and their connections. It is typically organized as a tree showing generations, either from a common progenitor upward to present-day descendants or from descendants back to their ancestors. The term comes from the Icelandic words ætt (kin, clan) and tré (tree), literally a kin-tree.
Uses and forms vary: an attartré can be a hand-drawn chart, a list, or a digital genealogical
Construction and sources: Attartré are compiled from archival materials such as parish registers, census records, wills,
Variants and scope: Some attartré trace a single individual's ancestors, while others map extended families or
Modern usage and limitations: With digital tools, attartré are widely created, shared, and updated. However, accuracy