Welcome to the Obu 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 Obu 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 Obu ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Obu Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Obu family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Obu brick wall? Read "Know Where to Begin Your Genealogical Search" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Obu Ancestors
Obu Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Obu 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 find information on Obu ancestors born in the twentieth century?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Obu
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Obu 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 Obu surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Obu DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Obu 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 Obu research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Obu Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Obu 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 Obu family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Obu Researchers
In the course of genealogy research, collaboration is key -- we really cannot do it alone, and one of the great benefits of participating in community message boards is building relationships that not only enlightens our research but strengthens bonds across the miles. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Obu 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 Obu ancestors.
Obu Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Obu Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Obu, 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 Obu Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Obu 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 "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Obu reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Obu Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
