Welcome to the Martine 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 Martine 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 Martine ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Martine Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Martine family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Martine brick wall? Read "Tips for Successful Research" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Martine Ancestors
Martine Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Martine 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 Martine research?, then read this frequently asked question.
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Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Martine 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 Martine surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Martine DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Martine 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 Martine research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
Martine 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 Martine 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 "Our Ancestors Paid Taxes" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Martine family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Martine Researchers
If you are doing genealogy research in a particular town or region distant from where you live, you may want to consider posting a message board query requesting a lookup; often local volunteers or residents are willing to lend a hand, but remember to be specific in your request and be respectful of others' time. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Martine 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 Martine ancestors.
Martine Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Martine was the 9217th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Martine Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Martine, 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."
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Upcoming Martine Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Martine family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Martine reunion.
See Also
Martene Mortine Martein Martina Martini Martino Martinu Martiny Martin
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