Over Half of People Can’t Name All Four Of Their Grandparents

Today, a new survey from Ancestry®, the leader in family history, found more than half (53%) of Americans can’t name all four grandparents – demonstrating a knowledge gap in key information about more recent family history. 

The survey also found that only 4% could name all eight of their great-grandparents.

While many Americans don’t know a lot about their family’s past, they want to know more. Sixty-six percent of respondents said they want to learn more about their family history and over half (51%) want stories about when their ancestors were young and what life was like at a moment in time. 

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WHAT DO PEOPLE WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR FAMILY HISTORY?

• Stories of their ancestors when they were young/what their life was like at a moment in time - 51%
• Ancestors’ connection to historical events - 46%
• Where their last name comes from and/or what it means - 42%
• Hardships their ancestors went through/overcame - 41%
• Regions/countries their ancestors came from - 40%
• The street/neighbourhood their ancestors lived in - 38%

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