 Your ancestors were survivors and likely saved others as well. They had the ability to recognize danger early and found ways to adapt to or avoid it. The name ~ancestor~ suggests they were more diplomatic, tactful, and wise than they were heroic or confrontational; they understood the advantage of keeping a low profile until their adversaries looked the other way. The women among your ~lastname~ forebears highly likely played roles generally not given to women of that period. Their strength, resilience, and humility probably saved the day more than once.