"Ancestry" refers to the line of people that you come from, such as your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on. It is the collective history and family background of the people who came before you in your family tree. Full definition
Most tribes require at least a certain percentage of ancestry in the tribe, proof of descent from a member of the tribe or both. (abajournal.com)
I find it almost impossible to believe I share common ancestry with the guys who are into mixed martial arts and anything else that involves beating the hell out of another human being. (sarahbessey.com)
It allows you to test your designer dog, mixed breed, or purebred ancestry back for three generations. (puppywire.com)