Welcome to the D'Aut 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 D'Aut 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 D'Aut ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The D'Aut Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single D'Aut family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How do I begin my D'Aut family tree? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering D'Aut Ancestors
D'Aut Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through D'Aut records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my D'Aut research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for D'Aut
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 D'Aut Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the D'Aut surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
D'Aut DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your D'Aut 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 D'Aut research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
D'Aut Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your D'Aut ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my D'Aut family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with D'Aut Researchers
When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful D'Aut 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 D'Aut ancestors.
D'Aut Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with D'Aut Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of D'Aut, 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
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RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming D'Aut Family Reunions
Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "D'Aut family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful D'Aut reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The D'Aut Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2021.