, their childhood (28%), and where they travelled (23%). And such revelations have left them feeling intrigued (32%), shocked (26%), and proud (25%) – with almost half (45%) saying they felt closer to their family member, according to the poll of 2,000 adults. But 51% say they have been left with more unanswered questions – and a quarter of those polled regret not speaking to their relatives sooner, about their wartime stories, in particular. These tales have been uncovered through speaking to others who knew relatives when they were younger (49%), and discussions with the wider family (45%). The research, commissioned by Ancestry.co.uk, found 43% discovered a revelation when clearing out their relative's home. The family history brand has teamed up with poet Nikita Gill this Remembrance Day to create an emotive new poem, 'Who You Are' – recounting some of the untold personal experiences from the First and Second World Wars, found in records on Ancestry. Most beautiful-sounding baby names of 2022 unveiled - according to science One in five know their ancestors served in the war, but don't know what role they played ( Ancestry.co.uk) Nikita Gill said: 'Both my grandfathers were in the Indian Army during the Second World War, so I felt like I had a real connection to the subject matter. 'I wanted to do justice to the stories of ordinary people who lived during a time of great change and uncertainty. 'My experience of using the wealth of UK and Ireland wartime recor){kind=link}
Nearly half said the discovery made them feel closer to their late relative – but a quarter regret not asking more about their life when they had the chance
Over half of Brits have only discovered an interesting fact or story about a relative after they have passed away â and a quarter regret not asking sooner, a study has found.
The top discoveries people have made about a late relative include tales of their wartime experiences (29%), their childhood (28%), and where they travelled (23%).
And such revelations have left them feeling intrigued (32%), shocked (26%), and proud (25%) â with almost half (45%) saying they felt closer to their family member, according to the poll of 2,000 adults.
But 51% say they have been left with more unanswered questions â and a quarter of those polled regret not speaking to their relatives sooner, about their wartime stories, in particular.