The Lanieri Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Lanieri Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lanieri Ancestors

Lanieri Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lanieri

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Lanieri Surname

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

Lanieri DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Lanieri ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Lanieri research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".

Lanieri Family History

There is more to exploring your Lanieri 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 Where can I find a biography of my Lanieri ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Lanieri 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 Lanieri queries.

Lanieri Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Lanieri Research

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

Upcoming Lanieri 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 "Lanieri 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 Lanieri reunion.

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