Welcome to the Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Wikenheiser Family Tree
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Best Tree Collections for Discovering Wikenheiser Ancestors
Wikenheiser Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Wikenheiser ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Wikenheiser ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.
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Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Wikenheiser Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Wikenheiser last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Wikenheiser 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.
Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Wikenheiser Family History
For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Wikenheiser ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "The Role Of History In Genealogical Research" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Wikenheiser family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Wikenheiser 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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Wikenheiser 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 Wikenheiser ancestors.
Wikenheiser Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Wikenheiser Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Wikenheiser, 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 Wikenheiser Family Reunions
One key to a successful Wikenheiser reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Wikenheiser reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Wikenheiser Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
