In a family tree or pedigree chart, specific symbols and conventions are used to represent different family members and relationships. Here’s a breakdown of common symbols:

Basic Symbols:
Individuals:

Square: Represents a male individual.
Circle: Represents a female individual.
Marriages:

Horizontal Line: Connects a square and a circle to indicate a marriage or partnership.
Children:

Vertical Lines: Connect downward from the horizontal marriage line to represent children.
Detailed Symbols:
Deceased Individuals:

X through the Symbol: Indicates that the person has passed away. For example, a square or circle with an “X” through it.
Adopted Members:

Dashed Line: A dashed vertical line connecting to a horizontal marriage line indicates an adopted child.
Divorced Individuals:

Two Parallel Lines: Sometimes used to indicate that the parents are divorced.
Unmarried Partners:

Diagonal Lines: Sometimes a diagonal line through the horizontal marriage line is used to indicate an unmarried partnership.
Additional Information:

Parentheses or Footnotes: Often used to include birth and death dates or other relevant details.
Color Coding (Optional):
Generations:

Different Colors or Shades: Can be used to differentiate between generations. For instance, one color for grandparents, another for parents, and so on.
Family Branches:

Different Colors: To distinguish different family lines or branches.
Example Layout:
Basic Family Tree Layout:

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(Grandfather - Square) ---- (Grandmother - Circle)
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(Father - Square) (Aunt - Circle)
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(You - Circle) (Sibling - Square)
Including Additional Symbols:


Using these symbols and conventions will help make your family tree or pedigree chart clear and easy to understand. Remember, different sources may use slightly different symbols, so be consistent with the ones you choose to use.
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