Welcome to the Cherdon Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Cherdon surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Cherdon ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Cherdon Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Cherdon family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How common it is for Cherdon siblings to have the same first name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Cherdon Ancestors
Cherdon Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Cherdon ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know How do I find my Cherdon family in the census?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Cherdon
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.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Cherdon Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Cherdon 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.
Cherdon DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Cherdon relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Cherdon research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Cherdon Family History
There is more to exploring your Cherdon ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Was my Cherdon ancestor's name changed at Ellis Island? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Cherdon Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Cherdon surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Cherdon queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Cherdon ancestors.
Cherdon Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Cherdon Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Cherdon, 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."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Cherdon Family Reunions
One key to a successful Cherdon reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Cherdon reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Cherdon Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2014.
