Generational Research/Interview Questions
In order to compare and contrast your grandparents, parents, and yourself, you will
need to ask your relatives these questions.
Birth
Where were you born
Who assisted in the birth
Where did you fall in the birth order (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.)
Education
What was the highest education obtained (i.e. 8th grade, HS diploma, etc.)
When did you graduate
Where did you graduate from
Hobbies
What hobbies did you have as a child
Do you still do it
What made you stop or change
Residence
Where did you grow up
Did you move a lot or not at all as a child
Once you became an adult, did you move away &/or often
Military/civil service (Did you serve in the military or work for the government?)
What branch
Did you serve in any conflict
Where were you stationed
What was your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
Significant relationships
How much influence does/did your family have over your life
How much influence does/did your friendships have over your life
How much influence does/did your romantic partners have over your life
Jobs
What was your first job
What did you do as a career
What is/was your dream job/career
Wedding/Elopement
When did you get married/elope
Where did you elope/get married
What do you remember most about your ceremony
Best advice
What is the best advice you have ever received
What is the best advice you would ever give
