The Neubaver Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Neubaver Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Neubaver Ancestors

II. Neubaver Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Neubaver

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

Death Records

Military Records

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

IV. Neubaver 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 Neubaver 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 Neubaver research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

V. Neubaver Family History

There is more to exploring your Neubaver 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 How can I decipher the handwriting in old Neubaver documents? is always useful.

Photo Collections

VI. Networking with Neubaver 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 Neubaver queries.

VII. Neubaver Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Neubaver Research

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

IX. Upcoming Neubaver 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 Neubaver 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 Neubaver reunion.

Source:
Surname Finder, Neubaver Surname Checklist [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 1998-2014.