The Landshut Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Landshut Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Landshut Ancestors

Landshut Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Landshut

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Landshut Surname

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

Landshut 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 Landshut 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 Landshut research, read "Using DNA to Find Your Surname".

Landshut Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Landshut 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 Landshut family history.

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Networking with Landshut Researchers

When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Landshut queries.

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Web Sites & Blogs with Landshut Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Landshut, 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."

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Upcoming Landshut Family Reunions

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Landshut family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Landshut reunion.