Welcome to the Lorton 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 Lorton 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 Lorton ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Lorton Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Lorton family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Lorton brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lorton Ancestors
Lorton Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Lorton ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Lorton births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lorton
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Lorton 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 Lorton surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Lorton DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Lorton 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 Lorton research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
Lorton 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 Lorton 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 Lorton family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Lorton 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 Lorton 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 Lorton ancestors.
Lorton Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Lorton was the 35315th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Lorton Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lorton, 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
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Upcoming Lorton 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 "Lorton 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 Lorton reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Lorton Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
