Chart Your Family Tree
Were there any Special Heirlooms passed to you?
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Were there any special heirlooms passed to you?
They could be photos, a family bible, furniture, something small but spe...
Do any physical characteristics run in your family?
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Do any physical characteristics run in your family?
Perhaps you all have a cute space between your front teeth.
Or maybe...
Did any of your relatives come over on the Mayflower?
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Did any of your relatives come over on the Mayflower?
Who were they?
If they held a position, what position was it?
Did ...
What is the farthest generation you've traced your family?
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What is the farthest generation you've traced your family?
How far back was it traced?
For me, I've got 5 lines that ...
What do you know about your surname?
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What do you know about your surname?
Do you know who was the first person to come to your country was?
How many generati...
As a child, who was the oldest relative you remember?
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As a child, who was the oldest relative you remember?
Was there anyone else in that generation that you remember?
Do you...
How are holidays with your family different today than when you were a child?
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How are holidays with your family different today than when you were a child?
Does your family gather for holidays, or a...
As a child, did you have any family traditions?
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As a child did you have any family traditions?
Were they related to a holiday?
Was it something special for someone's bi...
As a child, what holidays did you celebrate?
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As a child, what holidays did you celebrate?
Did you have large extended family gatherings?
Was it just immediate family...
As a child, how were birthdays celebrated?
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As a child how were birthdays celebrated?
Did you have a big party?
Was it just family?
Did your mom make your cake?
Or ...
As a child, what were your favorite foods?
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As a child what were your favorited foods?
Do you still favor them today?
Were they a special family recipe?
Were you ab...
As a child, describe a typical family dinner.
I'm going to take a little break from asking questions about historical events and as a few about family life when you were young.
This is today's ...
Did anyone in your family serve in World War II?
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Did anyone in your family serve in World War II?
By that I mean, was anyone in your family active in the war?
If so, how...
Were you impacted by the Korean War?
This question is to prompt you to tell your stories about the Korean War or to talk to family members that might have been serving at the time. Writing down your family history is the best thing you can do for the next generation.
Were you affected by the Vietnam war?
How did the Vietnam War effect you or your family?
How is the Coronavirus having an effect on you?
Today I'm writing about current events. This is the best time to chronicle how you are being effected by the Coronavirus. This is an event that wil...
Have you been affected by the Iraq & Afghanistan War?
The Iraq & Afghanistan war has affected many lives. If it has affected your life this is the time to chronicle this information for future generations.
Were you affected by the Gulf war?
The Gulf War has affected many, how did it affect you?
Have any of your relatives ever been in the military?
What a better way to connect to the Military in your family than to ask them about their service.
Do you have family in the military now?
If you have family currently in the military it's great to add some of that information to your own family tree. Sometimes the only information gathered is by family members. The individual rarely chronicles his or her own experiences.