Questions for Grandparent or other relative interview. Skip any questions they don’t know or are uncomfortable with.
Full name, nicknames, DOB, place of birth (city, state, hospital), immigration and migration history of
Person being researched
Children
Siblings
Parents
All four Grandparents and All eight Great grandparents
Languages spoken, cultural and religious practices and traditions
Foods, typical breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special occasion meal
Holiday traditions, trips taken
Schools attended, locations, diplomas, certificates, teachers
Craft, Skill, Profession, Employers
Memories of meeting partners, weddings, in-laws
Pets, Hobbies, Music, Sports
Famous people or events while growing up
Childhood friends, activities and games
Earliest memory
Memory of children or parents
Scandalous relative
Funny or wise family joke or saying
Where to find old photos, bibles or other information