Welcome to the Prete 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 Prete 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 Prete ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Prete family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Prete brick wall? Read "Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs" for some helpful advice.
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 Prete ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Prete my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts. There are currently matching Prete records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Prete family history resource today.
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Prete ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Prete 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 Prete research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
There is more to exploring your Prete ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Prete ancestor? is always useful.
When digging deeper into your ancestor's occupation, a great way to connect with others of a similar interest -- many who might have detailed information, is by posting a message board query giving clear information as to your ancestor's name and the specific occupation or organization, in time and place. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Prete 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 Prete ancestors.
Did you know that Prete was the 26155th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web: 1920 Distribution of the Prete surname in U.S.
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Prete, 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."
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Prete family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Prete reunion.
Surname Finder, The Prete Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2019.
Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the Prete genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 26/Apr/2019.
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