The King Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The King Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering King Ancestors

King Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding King ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my King ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for King

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the King Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the King last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your King ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that King is a common Irish surname? The article "The Luck of the Irish Research" 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.

King 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 King family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for King research?, then this FAQ may help.

King Family History

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

Photo Collections

Networking with King Researchers

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

King Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that King was the 30th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with King Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of King, 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

Recently Discovered KING Clippings and Mentions

Upcoming King Family Reunions

One key to a successful King 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful King reunion.

See Also

Cing   Kindg   Kingh   Keng   Kinge   Kinga   Kingi   Kin   McKing   Ing