Welcome to the Krawa 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 Krawa 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 Krawa ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Krawa Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Krawa family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Krawa brick wall? Read "Genealogical Research Habits" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Krawa Ancestors
Krawa 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 Krawa ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Krawa my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Krawa
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Krawa Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Krawa ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Krawa DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Krawa relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Krawa research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Krawa Family History
There is more to exploring your Krawa ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How can I decipher the handwriting in old Krawa documents? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Krawa Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Krawa 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 "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Krawa 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 Krawa ancestors.
Krawa Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Krawa Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Krawa, 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 Krawa Family Reunions
One key to a successful Krawa 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 "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Krawa reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Krawa Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
