The Lumate Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Lumate Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lumate Ancestors

Lumate 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 Lumate ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Lumate research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lumate

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Lumate Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Lumate last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Lumate 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.

Lumate 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 Lumate family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Lumate research?, then this FAQ may help.

Lumate Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Lumate 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 "Traditions, Traditions, Traditions" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Lumate family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Lumate 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 Lumate queries.

Lumate Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Lumate Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lumate, 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 Lumate 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 "Lumate 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 Lumate reunion.