The Roo Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Roo Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Roo Ancestors

Roo Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Roo ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Roo births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Roo

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Roo Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Roo last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Roo ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Roo DNA Projects

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

Roo Family History

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

Photo Collections

Networking with Roo 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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Roo queries.

Roo Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Roo Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Roo, 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 Roo 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 Roo 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 Roo reunion.

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