Welcome to the Romano Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Romano surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Romano ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Romano Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Romano family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Romano brick wall? Read "Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Romano Ancestors
Romano Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Romano ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Romano births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Romano
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Start exploring this online Romano family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Romano Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Romano last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Romano ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that Romano is a common Italian surname? The article "Tips for Using Italian Civil Vital Records" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Romano 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 Romano family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Romano research?, then this FAQ may help.
Romano 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 Romano 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 "The Role Of History In Genealogical Research" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Romano family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Romano 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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Romano queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Romano ancestors.
Romano Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Romano was the 1579th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Romano Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Romano, 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
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Upcoming Romano 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 Romano 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Romano reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Romano Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2015.
