The McKini Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The McKini Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering McKini Ancestors

McKini Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding McKini ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my McKini ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for McKini

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the McKini Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the McKini last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your McKini 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.

McKini DNA Projects

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

McKini Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your McKini 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 McKini family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with McKini Researchers

In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your McKini surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful McKini queries.

McKini Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with McKini Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of McKini, 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 McKini Family Reunions

One key to a successful McKini reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful McKini reunion.

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