Questions for Grandparent or other relative interview
Skip any questions they don’t know or are uncomfortable with.
Dear relative, please tell me about your:
1| Full name, nicknames, DOB, place of birth details (city, state, hospital), migration history
2| Siblings’ full names, nicknames, DOBS, places of birth, migration history
3| Mother's full name, nicknames, DOB, place of birth, migration history
4| Father's full name, nicknames, DOB, place of birth, migration history
5 | All four Grandparents' names, nicknames, DOBS, places of birth, migration history
6| All eight Great grandparents, nicknames, DOBS, places of birth, migration history
7 | Family religious practices and traditions
8| Family foods, what was a typical breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special occasion meal
9| Family holiday traditions, family trips taken
1o | Schools attended and their locations
11 | Years of schooling, diplomas, certificates, special teachers
12 | Craft, Skill, Profession, Employers
13 | Memories of meeting partners, weddings, in-laws
14 | Pets, Hobbies, favorite Music, Sports
15 | Famous people or events while growing up
16 | Favorite childhood friends, activities and games
17| Earliest memory
18 | Special memory of children or parents
19| Most scandalous relative
20 | Funny or wise family joke or saying
21 | Where to find old photos, bibles or other information