Welcome to the Cro 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 Cro 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 Cro ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Cro Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Cro family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How common it is for Cro siblings to have the same first name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Cro Ancestors
Cro 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 Cro ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Cro my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Cro
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 Cro Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Cro last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Cro 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.
Cro DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Cro 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 Cro research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Cro Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Cro 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 Cro family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Cro Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Cro surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Cro 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 Cro ancestors.
Cro Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Cro Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Cro, 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 Cro Family Reunions
One key to a successful Cro 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 "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Cro reunion.
See Also
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