The Kale Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Kale Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Kale family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Kale brick wall? Read "Genealogical Research Habits" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Kale Ancestors

Kale Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Kale 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 Kale research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Kale

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Kale records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Kale family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Kale Surname

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

Kale 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 Kale 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 Kale research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Kale Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Kale 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 Kale family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Kale Researchers

In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Kale 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 Kale queries.

Kale Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Kale was the 15466th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Kale Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Kale, 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
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RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index

Upcoming Kale Family Reunions

One key to a successful Kale 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Kale reunion.

See Also

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