Ahnentafel

An Ahnentafel is a detailed, numbered chart that traces a person's family history, similar to a family tree. It lists an individual's ancestors in a systematic way: the person is number 1, their father is 2, mother is 3, paternal grandfather is 4, paternal grandmother is 5, and so on. This numbering makes it easy to identify and locate specific relatives quickly. The Ahnentafel helps genealogists organize and analyze ancestral data efficiently, providing a clear snapshot of family connections across generations.