Welcome to the Croo 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 Croo 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 Croo ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Croo Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Croo family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How common it is for Croo siblings to have the same first name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Croo Ancestors
Croo 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 Croo ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Croo my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Croo
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 Croo Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Croo last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Croo 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.
Croo DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Croo ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Croo research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Croo Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Croo 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 Croo family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Croo Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Croo 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 Croo 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 Croo ancestors.
Croo Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Croo Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Croo, 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 Croo Family Reunions
One key to a successful Croo 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 Croo reunion.
See Also
Kroo Crou Cru Croa Croe Croi Croy Cro Roo
Surname Finder, The Croo Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
