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The Weekly Genealogist Survey, February 11, 2026
1.
In December 2025, we asked about ancestors and relatives who worked underground. Now we are asking if you had any ancestors or relatives who worked off the ground or in the air. Choose all that apply.
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked off the ground in a construction job or a job for an electrical, telephone or utility company (say, in a bucket truck or on a utility pole).
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked off the ground as a window washer.
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked off the ground as an aerialist or circus performer.
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked in the air as a commercial pilot, flight attendant, or other member of a flight crew.
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked in the air as a military pilot, navigator, bombardier, flight engineer, radio operator, gunner, paratrooper, or in another military role.
Yes, at least one of my ancestors or relatives worked off the ground or in the air in a job not mentioned above.
I work (or worked) off the ground or in the air.
No, I don’t think any of my ancestors or relatives worked off the ground or in the air.