The R Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The R Family Tree

It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a R family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a R brick wall? Read "Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering R Ancestors

R 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 R ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "" can help accelerate your R research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for R

Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts. There are currently matching R records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online R family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the R 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 R surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

R DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your R 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 R research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

R Family History

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

Photo Collections

Networking with R Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful R queries.

R Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with R Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of R, 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."

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Upcoming R 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 R 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 R reunion.

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