Welcome to the Frick 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 Frick 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 Frick ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Frick Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Frick family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, What records are best for finding my female Frick ancestor's maiden name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Frick Ancestors
Frick 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 Frick ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Frick my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Frick
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 Frick Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Frick last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Frick ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Frick 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 Frick 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 Frick research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Frick Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Frick ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Finding The Family History" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Frick family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Frick Researchers
As genealogy researchers, we are eternally grateful to come upon information shared by others that enlightens our research; and we can reciprocate by paying it forward in responding to message board queries and sharing our own information that others in down the road or in future generations may benefit. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Frick 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 Frick ancestors.
Frick Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Frick was the 4114th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Frick Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Frick, 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 Frick Family Reunions
Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Frick 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Frick reunion.
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