Welcome to the Green 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 Green 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 Green ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Green Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Green family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, Where do I go to find birth, marriage, and death records for Green family members? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Green Ancestors
Green 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 Green ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Green my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Green
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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Start exploring this online Green family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Green Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Green ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Were you aware that Green is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of challenges? The article "Researching Common Names" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Green 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 Green 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 Green research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Green 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 Green 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 "The Role Of History In Genealogical Research" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Green family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Green Researchers
In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Green 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 Green ancestors.
Green Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Green was the 35th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Green Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Green, 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.
Recently Discovered GREEN Clippings and Mentions
Upcoming Green Family Reunions
Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Green family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Green reunion.
See Also
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