Genealogy/Family History poll

[author_by_night]

You don't have to be remotely interested in genealogy or family history to take this poll. In fact, if you're not, I'd love to hear from you. Before I throw it at you, let me explain the purpose; I'm trying to explore why some people are more interested in genealogy/family history/heritage than others, particularly when it comes to certain areas and age groups.

You can also stick to the comments (especially if you've clicked "other" at least once) or do both. There will probably be a corresponding LJ post about this. If anything's personal, feel free to PM me instead OR answer anonymously.



[Poll #1939547][Poll #1939547]

Comments

[vivaciousmuse.livejournal.com]

I'm really fascinated in genealogy, mostly because I love history and am just interested. When I was a kid my dad bought me this replica NYC newspaper for the morning after the Titanic sank. There was a list of passengers that didn't make it, and I noticed one of them had our last name, which I think was where my interest in knowing about my ancestors started. Turns out I was indeed related to this guy. Ever since then I've always wondered-- what kind of lives did my ancestors live? What did they see? Where did they go? It's like a novel unto itself.