The Laffer Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Laffer Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Laffer family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Laffer brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Laffer Ancestors

Laffer Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Laffer 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 Laffer research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Laffer

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Laffer records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Laffer family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Laffer Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Laffer 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.

Laffer 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 Laffer 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 Laffer research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Laffer Family History

There is more to exploring your Laffer 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 can I find a biography of my Laffer ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Laffer 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 "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Laffer queries.

Laffer Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Laffer was the 82400th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Laffer Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Laffer, 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

Upcoming Laffer 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 "Laffer 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 "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Laffer reunion.

See Also

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