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When was my great great grandfather born?
What year were each of your direct ancestors born/how long is each generation in your family?
| Generation | Relation | Earliest Birth |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Great-Grandparents | 1867 |
| 5 | 2 x-Great-Grandparents | 1829 |
| 6 | 3 x-Great-Grandparents | 1781 |
| 7 | 4 x-Great-Grandparents | 1748 |
Who are your great great grandparents?
A great-grandparent is the parent of a person’s grandparent (the grandparent of a person’s parent). When a parent’s child has children, that parent becomes a grandparent. When those children have children, the grandparent becomes a great-grandparent. Great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers are great-grandparents.
Is it normal to not know your grandparents names?
According to the survey, 21 percent don’t know where even one grandparent was born and about 1 in 7 don’t know what any of their grandparents did for a living. Experts say family history matters.
How do I find my great grandparents names?
Here are five easy ways to find out your grandparents’ names which will help to begin your family history journey.
- Grandparent’s obituary.
- Parent’s marriage certificate.
- Parent’s marriage announcement.
- Parent’s death certificate.
- Social Security Application.
Are there any living great-great-great grandparents?
A 92-year-old in Canada recently earned herself the rare title of Great-Great-Great Grandmother. In case you were wondering, that means that her family has six generations all living at once, which is actually pretty rare. Tish Lidstone is, of course, thrilled about her new title.
Do people know their great-grandparents?
Half of Americans know the name of only one or none of their great-grandparents. Twenty-two percent of Americans don’t know what either of their grandfathers do or did for a living. Although America is known as a nation of immigrants, 27 percent don’t know where their family lived before they came to America.
How do I trace great-grandparents?
How to Find Out Who Your Great-Grandparents Were
- Make Notes. First, make a list of your parents’ and grandparents’ names (including maiden names), their birthdates and birthplaces, and where and when they got married.
- Start Your Tree.
- Let Hints Do the Hard Work.
How do I trace great grandparents?
What is my grandfather’s name?
Family Vocabulary
| my relatives | I usually call | |
|---|---|---|
| male | female | him… |
| grandparent | Grandfather, Grandpa | |
| grand-father | grand-mother | |
| cousin | first name |