General and Searchable Genealogy SitesUSGENWeb Project- if you know the state and county of some of your surnames, this is a great link to others who may be researching the same names. I've gotten a lot of info by posting queries under certain counties. GENDEX Ancestral Findings - Need Help Finding a Family Member? We Have A Few Genealogical CD-ROM'sThat Might Have Who You Are Looking For. These are nice people who want to help you. For free. Visit them. Ancestry - their World Family Tree is searchable and free! And each of their databases stays on the free search site for ten days before it becomes a part of the subscriber site, so it's worth checking back here often. And if you decide to submit your GEDCOM files you will get a free, seven day trial membership The Surname Web - this is a very easy site to search for internet sites which contain genealogy information on your surnames. While you're there, make sure you submit your site as well. Surnames! What's in a Name? - this is a pretty big database of the origins and meanings of surnames. It's fun. It's free. The Tombstone Transcription Project - Cemetery Listings by State Search the USGenWeb Archives Digital Library - check the state you're interested in and enter a surname. It's a good one. U.S. Surname Distribution - a fun tool to trace surname distributions in the U.S. from the 1850, 1880, 1920, and 1990 census data. Also lists the top 100 surnames in each state, and more! Mandy's Favorite Links - these links are "truly searchable". ROOTS Surname List Name Finder Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet - it's famous. GenForum - go here and search for a surname. You'll find a forum for each where you can post queries. Can't find your surname? You can add a forum yourself! Everton's Genealogy Helper - it's a paid service but they have some free searches and information. The Computerized Ancestor Genealogy Gateway Genealogy Exchange and Surname Registry RootsWeb - find your surnames or geographical areas of interest and subscribe to a mailing list. They're a great resource. Surname Springboard WebGen Surname Index U. S. Civil War Center - searchable.
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