The Quelle Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Quelle Family Tree

It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Quelle family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Quelle brick wall? Read "Searching For Elusive Ancestors Through Profiling" for some helpful advice.

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II. Quelle 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 Quelle 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 Quelle research.

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Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts. There are currently matching Quelle records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Quelle family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Quelle Surname

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

IV. Quelle DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Quelle ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Quelle research, read "When do you use DNA?".

V. Quelle Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Quelle ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Looking at Our Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Quelle family history.

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VI. Networking with Quelle Researchers

One of the best ways to solve a genealogy problem is by enlisting the help of others through a message board query that is open to the public, allowing you to cast a wide net that can be accessed by anyone, around the world and around the clock --- at the same time, because it is a public forum, you will want to exercise caution in posting personal information or information about living persons. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Quelle queries.

VII. Quelle Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Quelle Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Quelle, 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 Quelle Family Reunions

Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Quelle family members; you may want to consider a roundtable where you can gather different groups together at different times such as siblings to discuss their parents and childhood memories, cousins, aunts and uncles to discuss the grandparent generation, etc. - the collective memory and stimulus of shared experience can yield considerable information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Quelle reunion.

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