social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; pedigree
good family
家柄に関係なく実力で評価される時代だ。
It is an era where people are judged by ability regardless of pedigree.
彼は家柄の良い家庭で育った。
He grew up in a family of good social standing.
家柄よりも人柄を重視すべきだと思う。
I think character should be valued over family background.