Welcome to the Creigher 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 Creigher 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 Creigher ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Creigher Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Creigher family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How common it is for Creigher siblings to have the same first name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Creigher Ancestors
Creigher 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 Creigher ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Creigher my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Creigher
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 Creigher Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Creigher 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.
Creigher DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Creigher ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Creigher research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Creigher Family History
There is more to exploring your Creigher 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 Where is the book on my Creigher family? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Creigher Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Creigher 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 Creigher 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 Creigher ancestors.
Creigher Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Creigher Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Creigher, 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
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Creigher Family Reunions
One key to a successful Creigher 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 Creigher reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Creigher Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2014.
