A file or sheet recording a person's history in particular context, such as a medical record, a record of benefits claimed, etc.; especially (chiefly Indian English) a criminal record.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of history sheet in US English:
history sheet
noun
A file or sheet recording a person's history in particular context, such as a medical record, a record of benefits claimed, etc.; especially (chiefly Indian English) a criminal record.