Welcome to the Whannel 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 Whannel 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 Whannel ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Whannel Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Whannel family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Whannel brick wall? Read "Soundex Sorts Out Family Names" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Whannel Ancestors
Whannel Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Whannel ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know How do I find my Whannel family in the census?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Whannel
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Start exploring this online Whannel family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Whannel Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Whannel 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.
Whannel DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Whannel 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 Whannel research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
Whannel 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 Whannel 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 Whannel family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Whannel Researchers
In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Whannel 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 Whannel ancestors.
Whannel Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Whannel Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Whannel, 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
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Whannel Family Reunions
One key to a successful Whannel reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Whannel reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Whannel Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2015.
