The Reshad Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Reshad Family Tree

It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Reshad family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Reshad brick wall? Read "Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Reshad Ancestors

Reshad Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Reshad

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

Death Records

Military Records

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

Reshad DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Reshad 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 Reshad research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

Reshad Family History

There is more to exploring your Reshad 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 Reshad documents? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Reshad Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Reshad queries.

Reshad Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Reshad Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Reshad, 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 Reshad 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 Reshad 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Reshad reunion.