Welcome to the Lemesse 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 Lemesse 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 Lemesse ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Lemesse Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Lemesse family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Lemesse brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lemesse Ancestors
Lemesse Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Lemesse 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 I locate old newspapers for Lemesse research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lemesse
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Lemesse Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Lemesse last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Lemesse 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.
Lemesse 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 Lemesse 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 Lemesse research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Lemesse Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Lemesse ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Faddish First Names" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Lemesse family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Lemesse 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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Lemesse 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 Lemesse ancestors.
Lemesse Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Lemesse Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lemesse, 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 Lemesse 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 "Lemesse 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Lemesse reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Lemesse Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2022.