Too often we forget the priceless family history our parents and grandparents hold. My job as a Legacy Video producer is to capture these stories for families so knowing what questions to ask is key. Below are a few of my favorite Family History Questions you can ask your own parents or grandparents to learn more about their life story and your family history.
While ancestry.com is a great resource, a grandparent’s memories are often better!
Family History Questions
- What do you remember about your parents?
Ask your grandparent to share memories of their parents. What they looked like, to describe their personality, what their interests were, the best advice they ever gave and so on. Don’t be afraid to ask questions as a little probing can often reveal a treasure trove of priceless information. - What do you remember about your grandparents?
In the past, it was common for multiple generations of a family to live together so your grandparents may know more than you think about your ancestors. Learn about your great-grandparents or even great, great-grandparents by asking your grandparents to share their memories. - How did you spend your free time?
What did children do before television, computers, cell phones and scheduled activities? Discover how your grandparents spent their free time and you may find yourself longing for a time before modern technology. - What was your greatest challenge?
Everyone faces hardship at one or more times in their lives. Learning what challenges a grandparent faced and overcame will give you a better understanding of who they are as well as lessons to reflect on when facing your own hardships. - How did you meet your spouse?
For a truly special moment, ask your grandparents to share the story of how they met. What they first thought of each other and when they knew the other was “the one”. Ask about their wedding day and if they went on a honeymoon. Get ready to smile!
For even more family history questions, visit my post: ’25 Legacy Questions’!
For grandparent interview tips, visit my post : ‘Interviewing a Grandparent’.
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Here at Family Tree Video we produce Legacy Videos, modern-day memoirs that weave a filmed interview together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The result is a beautiful “moving portrait” capturing your loved one sharing their life story, family history and memories – a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
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