Welcome to the Arnald 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 Arnald 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 Arnald ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Arnald Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Arnald family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I distinguish my Arnald ancestor from others of the same name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Arnald Ancestors
Arnald Genealogy
Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Arnald ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Arnald my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
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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 Arnald Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Arnald last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Arnald 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.
Arnald 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 Arnald 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 Arnald research?, then this FAQ may help.
Arnald 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 Arnald 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 "Looking at Our Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Arnald family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Arnald 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 Arnald 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 Arnald ancestors.
Arnald Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Arnald Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Arnald, 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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RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Arnald Family Reunions
Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Arnald 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Arnald reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Arnald Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
