The McNaverny Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The McNaverny Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the McNaverny family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a McNaverny brick wall? Read "The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists" for some helpful advice.

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McNaverny Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for McNaverny

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

Death Records

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Origins of the McNaverny 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 McNaverny surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

McNaverny 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 McNaverny 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 McNaverny research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

McNaverny Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your McNaverny 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 "Using Social History To Fill In The Gaps In Family Histories" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your McNaverny family history.

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Networking with McNaverny 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 "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful McNaverny queries.

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Web Sites & Blogs with McNaverny Research

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

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Upcoming McNaverny Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special McNaverny booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful McNaverny reunion.