15 Family History Tattoos to Inspire You
While tattoos aren’t for everyone, they’re often used as a way to honor someone, or a group of people that are closest to you. Family is something that will almost always be there for you, and many choose to honor them permanently by getting inked.
These tattoos are a way to honor your past and present family members, history, and legacy. Here are a few of our favorites:
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Dates
Showcase how your family has grown over the years with the years each family member entered the world.
Blossom & Branches
Instead of the traditional family tree, try out a branch with cherry blossoms instead. Other beautiful options could be a dogwood, magnolia, or crabapple branches.
Portraits
Show off your brood of children or grandchildren or other important family members with this elaborate tree of portraits.
Minimal Photograph
Highlight one of your favorite family photos permanently with a minimal sketched version of it on your body.
Anchored Down
“Family is an anchor during choppy waters.” Honor those who keep you anchored at all times with this literal representation of the figurative message.
Circle Of Life
Honor the circle of life with this matching tattoo idea with your closest family members.
Honoring Roots
Pay tribute to your roots with a tree and grouping of roots along with the quote: “Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions, but our roots keep us all together.”
Hands Together
Put your hands together for family! Showcase each of your family members’ hands locked together forever.
Coat Of Arms
Honor the legacy of your family’s last name with your coat of arms.
Leaving The Nest
The perfect mother/daughter or father/son tattoo! Leaving the nest can be hard, but also beautiful and commemorated through getting inked with these honeybees leaving the hive.
Handwriting
One of the classic ways to honor someone who has passed on is with a tattoo of their handwriting like this ode to a mother by sisters.
Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
The apple (or in this case acorn) doesn’t fall far from the tree!
Animal Family
Use a giraffe, or any of your other favorite family of animals, to represent your family.
Names
Incorporate the names of those you care about most with something symbolic like these flowers.
Guiding Compass
If an anchor (above) grounds us, a compass guides us, and a family does both!
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