The Amo Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Amo Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Amo family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I distinguish my Amo ancestor from others of the same name? and you might be surprised at the answer.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Amo Ancestors

Amo Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Amo 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 Amo ancestor?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Amo

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. There are currently matching Amo records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Amo family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Amo Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Amo last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Amo 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.

Amo DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Amo 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 Amo research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Amo Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Amo 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 Amo family history on the Internet? is always useful.

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Networking with Amo 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 Amo queries.

Amo Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Amo was the 19334th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Amo Research

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

Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Amo 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 "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Amo reunion.

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