Welcome to the Ku 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 Ku 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 Ku ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Ku Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Ku family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Ku brick wall? Read "Genealogical Research Habits" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Ku Ancestors
Ku 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 Ku ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Ku research.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Ku
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Ku 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 Ku surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Ku DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Ku 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 Ku research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Ku Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Ku 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 Ku family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Ku Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Ku 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 "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Ku 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 Ku ancestors.
Ku Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Ku was the 8560th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Ku Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Ku, 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 Ku Family Reunions
One key to a successful Ku 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 "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Ku reunion.
See Also
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