1. the practice or process of researching and tracing one's family history and lineage
Usage: informal; often used in genealogy and family history contexts

1. to research or trace one's ancestors and family history
Usage: informal; present participle of 'ancestor' used as a verb

Examples

• She spent her retirement ancestoring, discovering relatives she never knew existed.
• Ancestoring has become increasingly popular with the availability of DNA testing services.
• He enjoys ancestoring on weekends, poring over old documents and family records.
• Many people find ancestoring to be a rewarding hobby that connects them to their heritage.
• The museum offers workshops on ancestoring techniques for beginners.