The Qugly Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Qugly Family Tree

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

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II. Qugly 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 Qugly 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 Qugly research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Qugly

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

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Qugly Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Qugly 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. Qugly DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Qugly 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 Qugly research, read "When do you use DNA?".

V. Qugly Family History

There is more to exploring your Qugly 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. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Estate Records and Files" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Qugly family history.

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VI. Networking with Qugly 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 Qugly queries.

VII. Qugly Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Qugly Research

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

Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Qugly 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 Qugly reunion.

Source:
Surname Finder, Qugly Surname Checklist [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 1998-2013.