My family, although they're very large on both my parents' sides, they don't know much about their family tree. Occasionally, they try to dig, but they can't get very far, and it's baffling. In Dublin, it seems that so many public records were wiped out it's proven to be very difficult, so I know very little.

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's frustration with their family's lack of historical knowledge due to limited access to public records in Dublin. Despite having a large extended family, their attempts to trace their family tree have been unsuccessful. The speaker highlights the challenges posed by the loss of public records, which has hindered their understanding of their ancestry. Consequently, they express their limited knowledge and bewilderment regarding their family background.

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