Welcome to the Lonsby 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 Lonsby 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 Lonsby ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Lonsby Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Lonsby family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Lonsby brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lonsby Ancestors
Lonsby Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Lonsby ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Lonsby births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lonsby
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Lonsby Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Lonsby last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Lonsby 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.
Lonsby DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Lonsby 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 are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Lonsby research?, then this FAQ may help.
Lonsby Family History
There is more to exploring your Lonsby 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 How can I find out if my Lonsby ancestor was an indentured servant? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Lonsby 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 Lonsby 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 Lonsby ancestors.
Lonsby Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Lonsby Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lonsby, 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
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RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Lonsby 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 "Lonsby 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 Lonsby reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Lonsby Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
