The Journal of Family History examines historical family structures, marriage patterns, and lineage across various cultures and time periods. It analyzes demographic trends, social customs related to marriage and inheritance, and the impact of governance and societal changes on family life. The journal also explores the transmission of heritage, emotional responses within families, and the evolution of family identity.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
AnthropologyQ3
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnthropologyFamily StudiesHistoryHistory Of Social Sciences
Scopus Categories
AnthropologySocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Economic and Social StudiesHistorical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal ChangesHistorical Gender and Feminism StudiesGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisDemographic Trends and Gender PreferencesFamily Dynamics and RelationshipsReformation and Early Modern ChristianityIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingCanadian Identity and History