Lineage (noun)

1. The ancestry or lineage of a person or animal, especially a noble or royal one.
2. A sequence of ancestral generations or a family history.
3. A group of living organisms having a common evolutionary origin.
4. A group of related individuals or things that form a line of descent.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word 'lignage', from 'ligne' meaning 'line'. first recorded in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. She traced her lineage back to the earliest settlers in the area.
2. His lineage includes many famous musicians.
3. The plant's lineage is thought to date back millions of years.
4. The royal lineage was traced through the mother's side of the family.
5. The lineage of the company can be traced back to its founding in the 19th century.