The Orena Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Orena Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Orena family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Orena brick wall? Read "Know Where to Begin Your Genealogical Search" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Orena Ancestors

Orena Genealogy

Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Orena ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Orena my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Orena

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Orena Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Orena ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Orena DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Orena 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 Orena research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".

Orena Family History

There is more to exploring your Orena 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 Orena documents? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Orena 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 "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Orena queries.

Orena Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Orena Research

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

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Orena 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 "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Orena reunion.

See Also

Orona   Arena   Oreny   Oren   Rena