At
this site you will find many links to Genealogy Resources. There is not a single source when
searching for your ancestors. Record keeping and Census records may or
may not hold current spellings of your surname. During my research I
noticed many signatures were signed with a X. The correct spelling of
surnames depended on someone who could read and write. Immigrants also
changed their surnames to the type of work they did. Others changed the
spelling of their surnames for unknown reasons, but I suspect it was due
to the inability to read and write. In my search, I discovered the
surname of Chapelle is actually Kapelle in Germany. Even with these
obstacles to over come, you will discover that searching for your
ancestors is both fun and rewarding.
The
Historical Research Center
has an interesting document that details how last
names became what they are today. It is impossible to trace the current family
name back to Europe because of the methods used
to determine the surname of a child.
I hope you find the resources listed at this
site helpful in your search for your ancestors. I am always searching for new
links to Genealogy Resources. If you find a Genealogy Resource not listed at
this site, or want to link to your home page, please email me and I will be glad
to add it.
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At
this site you will find many links to Genealogy Resources. There is not a single source when
searching for your ancestors. Record keeping and Census records may or
may not hold current spellings of your surname. During my research I
noticed many signatures were signed with a X. The correct spelling of
surnames depended on someone who could read and write. Immigrants also
changed their surnames to the type of work they did. Others changed the
spelling of their surnames for unknown reasons, but I suspect it was due
to the inability to read and write. In my search, I discovered the
surname of Chapelle is actually Kapelle in Germany. Even with these
obstacles to over come, you will discover that searching for your
ancestors is both fun and rewarding.
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