The Lofto Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Lofto Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lofto Ancestors

Lofto Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Lofto ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Lofto births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lofto

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Lofto Surname

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

Lofto DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Lofto 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 Lofto research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

Lofto Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Lofto ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Learning About Women - The Invisible Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Lofto family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Lofto 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 Lofto queries.

Lofto Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Lofto Research

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

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