The breakdown of the family

[Ohiosam]

People who don’t know their basic family history can’t be expected to know much other history.

Family tree stumped: Most Americans can't name all 4 of their grandparents!

Familiar with your family tree? There’s a good chance you’re not. More than half of Americans can't name of all four of their grandparents.

www.studyfinds.org

 

[Clay Showalter]

How in the hell is this possible, oh wait many kids can’t even name their damn daddy

 

[tracker 6]

Hell, I met 4 of my great grandparents.

 

[Buckmaster]

Why when your Grandparents die....so do the family reunions and extended family functions. I used to look forward to attending those events. My family sees each other at funerals only now.

 

[Mike]

I didn't know much four years ago but I was able to get back to fifth great grands (3 sides) by researching church metrics from the villages. It's incredible what is available online.

 

[Ohiosam]

How in the hell is this possible, oh wait many kids can’t even name their damn daddy

Hence the title of the thread

 

[Jackalope]

People who don’t know their basic family history can’t be expected to know much other history.

Family tree stumped: Most Americans can't name all 4 of their grandparents!

Familiar with your family tree? There’s a good chance you’re not. More than half of Americans can't name of all four of their grandparents.

www.studyfinds.org

I would be very interested in knowing the demographics of that poll in those large urban areas.