> For much of Western human existence, families could own, inherit, and stay in one place for generations. ...if they weren't expropriated by their overlords,

> For much of Western human existence, families could own, inherit, and stay in one place for generations. ...if they weren't expropriated by their overlords, driven off by war/disease/famine/poverty, etc. Staying in one region was common, but having the same house for generations on end was still an exception. Besides, moving every 30 years or so is hardly migratory.