👉 In the context of family history and genealogy, a "granddad" is someone who was born before their son or daughter. This person's ancestors likely lived in the same place as the child, had close ties with the child's parents, and may have been involved in the upbringing of the child. Granddads are often referred to as "grandpa," "grandma," or "grandpa" when referring to an older sibling or grandparent. This term is used to acknowledge that