Generations Calculator
Discover how generations connect across time and explore family history with our interactive calculator
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📊 Generations Defined
| Generation | Birth Years | Current Age | Key Characteristics |
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| GI Generation | 1901-1927 | 97-123 | Lived through Great Depression, WWII veterans |
| Silent Generation | 1928-1945 | 79-96 | Conformist, traditional values |
| Baby Boomers | 1946-1964 | 60-78 | Post-war boom, idealistic, work-centric |
| Generation X | 1965-1980 | 44-59 | Independent, latchkey kids, skeptical |
| Millennials | 1981-1996 | 28-43 | Tech-savvy, diverse, delayed milestones |
| Generation Z | 1997-2012 | 12-27 | Digital natives, socially conscious |
| Generation Alpha | 2013-2025 | 0-11 | Most technologically immersed |
Note: Generation boundaries vary slightly by different researchers.
📚 Historical Events by Generation
GI Generation
World Wars I & II, Great Depression, Industrial Revolution
Silent Generation
Post-war recovery, Cold War begins, television introduced
Generation X
Fall of Berlin Wall, personal computers, AIDS epidemic
Millennials
9/11 attacks, smartphones, social media rise
Generation Z
COVID-19 pandemic, climate activism, streaming era
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Note: This calculator provides estimates based on average generation spans and historical data. Actual family generations may vary based on individual family histories and cultural differences.