The Lori Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Lori Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lori Ancestors

Lori Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lori

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Lori Surname

While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Lori surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Lori DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Lori 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 Lori research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".

Lori Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Lori ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Lori family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Lori 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 "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Lori queries.

Lori Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Lori was the 62298th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Lori Research

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

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