Welcome to the Ami 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 Ami 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 Ami ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Ami Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Ami family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I distinguish my Ami ancestor from others of the same name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Ami Ancestors
Ami Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Ami ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know What is a necrology and and how does it differ from an obituary for my Ami ancestor?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Ami
Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Ami Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Ami last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Ami ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Ami DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Ami relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Ami research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Ami Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Ami ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Ami family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Ami 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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Ami 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 Ami ancestors.
Ami Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Ami Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Ami, 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 Ami Family Reunions
Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Ami 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Ami reunion.
See Also
Ani Ambi Arni Amy Amee Ehmi Omi Ama Amo Amu Am MacAmi McAmi D'Ami Mi
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