The Bamberg Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Bamberg Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Bamberg family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I find the second married name of a female Bamberg ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Bamberg Ancestors

Bamberg Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Bamberg records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Bamberg research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Bamberg

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 Bamberg records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Bamberg family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Bamberg Surname

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

Bamberg 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 Bamberg family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Bamberg research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

Bamberg Family History

There is more to exploring your Bamberg ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Bamberg ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Bamberg 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 Bamberg queries.

Bamberg Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Bamberg was the 36331st most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Bamberg Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Bamberg, 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."

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Upcoming Bamberg 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 Bamberg 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 Bamberg reunion.

See Also

Banberg   Bomberg   Bamburg   Bamberge   Bamber   Amberg