The Legnetti Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Legnetti Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Legnetti Ancestors

Legnetti Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Legnetti 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 I locate old newspapers for Legnetti research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Legnetti

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Legnetti Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Legnetti 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.

Legnetti DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Legnetti 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 Legnetti research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

Legnetti Family History

There is more to exploring your Legnetti 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 Legnetti ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Legnetti 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 "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Legnetti queries.

Legnetti Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Legnetti Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Legnetti, 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 Legnetti 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 "Legnetti 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 "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Legnetti reunion.