Welcome to the Jaskson 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 Jaskson 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 Jaskson ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Jaskson Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Jaskson family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Jaskson brick wall? Read "Searching and Organization" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Jaskson Ancestors
Patronymics is the practice of naming children using the given name of the father, grandfather, or other male ancestor followed by a suffix. In the case of Jaskson, it is possible that one of your English ancestors was given the patronym for being the "son of Jask." Please read "Patronymics and Other Naming Patterns" and "Patronymics: Help Not Hindrance," for further details.
Jaskson Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Jaskson 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 Jaskson research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Jaskson
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Jaskson Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Jaskson surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Jaskson DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Jaskson 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 Jaskson research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Jaskson Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Jaskson ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Faddish First Names" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Jaskson family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Jaskson 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 "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Jaskson 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 Jaskson ancestors.
Jaskson Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Jaskson Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Jaskson, 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
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Upcoming Jaskson 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 Jaskson 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Jaskson reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Jaskson Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
