The Auffredou Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Auffredou Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Auffredou family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I distinguish my Auffredou ancestor from others of the same name? and you might be surprised at the answer.

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Auffredou Genealogy

Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Auffredou ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Auffredou research.

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Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable. There are currently matching Auffredou records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Auffredou family history resource today.

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Origins of the Auffredou Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Auffredou ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Auffredou DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Auffredou family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Auffredou research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Auffredou Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Auffredou ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Using Social History To Fill In The Gaps In Family Histories" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Auffredou family history.

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Networking with Auffredou Researchers

One of the best ways to solve a genealogy problem is by enlisting the help of others through a message board query that is open to the public, allowing you to cast a wide net that can be accessed by anyone, around the world and around the clock --- at the same time, because it is a public forum, you will want to exercise caution in posting personal information or information about living persons. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Auffredou queries.

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Web Sites & Blogs with Auffredou Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Auffredou, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

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Upcoming Auffredou Family Reunions

Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Auffredou family members; you may want to consider a roundtable where you can gather different groups together at different times such as siblings to discuss their parents and childhood memories, cousins, aunts and uncles to discuss the grandparent generation, etc. - the collective memory and stimulus of shared experience can yield considerable information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Auffredou reunion.