Welcome to the MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The MacLaskey Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the MacLaskey family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a MacLaskey brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering MacLaskey Ancestors
Patronymics is the practice of naming children using the given name of the father, grandfather, or other male ancestor preceeded by a prefix. In the case of MacLaskey, it is possible that one of your Gaelic/Scottish ancestors was given the patronym for being the "son of Laskey." Please read "Patronymics and Other Naming Patterns" and "Patronymics: Help Not Hindrance," for further details.
MacLaskey Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through MacLaskey 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 city directories be used to help my MacLaskey research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for MacLaskey
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
MacLaskey DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
MacLaskey Family History
There is more to exploring your MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey ancestors.
MacLaskey Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with MacLaskey Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of MacLaskey, 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
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming MacLaskey 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 "MacLaskey 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 MacLaskey reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The MacLaskey Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
