Welcome to the Neumann 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 Neumann 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 Neumann ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Neumann Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Neumann family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Neumann brick wall? Read "The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Neumann Ancestors
Neumann Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Neumann 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 I locate old newspapers for Neumann research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Neumann
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Neumann 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 Neumann surname. Were you aware that Neumann is a common Jewish surname? The article "The Origins of Jewish Surnames" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Neumann DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Neumann 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 are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Neumann research?, then this FAQ may help.
Neumann Family History
There is more to exploring your Neumann 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 How can I decipher the handwriting in old Neumann documents? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Neumann Researchers
As genealogy researchers, we are eternally grateful to come upon information shared by others that enlightens our research; and we can reciprocate by paying it forward in responding to message board queries and sharing our own information that others in down the road or in future generations may benefit. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Neumann 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 Neumann ancestors.
Neumann Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Neumann was the 2639th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Neumann Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Neumann, 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 Neumann Family Reunions
Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Neumann booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Neumann reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Neumann Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
