Welcome to the Price 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 Price 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 Price ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Price Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Price family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Price brick wall? Read "Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Price Ancestors
Price 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 Price ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Price my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Price
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Price Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Price last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Price ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that Price is a common Quaker surname? The article "Tracing Quaker Ancestors" 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.
Price DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Price family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Price research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Price Family History
There is more to exploring your Price 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 Where can I find a biography of my Price ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Price Researchers
When digging deeper into your ancestor's occupation, a great way to connect with others of a similar interest -- many who might have detailed information, is by posting a message board query giving clear information as to your ancestor's name and the specific occupation or organization, in time and place. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Price 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 Price ancestors.
Price Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Price was the 76th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Price Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Price, 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 Price Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Price 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Price reunion.
See Also
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Surname Finder, The Price Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
