I am just curious...:) I dont really know about my ancestors, so i wanted to know if anyone had that last name.. Are there any websites (free) that allow me to trace my ancestors? Thanks.
2006-10-25 13:03:49 · 13 answers · asked by alohaforever16 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
On my fathers side of the family they are german, They have the last name King, it is not on my mothers side of the family.. Plus.. are there anyone out there with the name last name Pardue? Thanks
2006-10-25 13:13:44 · update #1
I'm not a King. This is for your second question.
I hope you'll accept a general answer. These questions come up every day:
Where can I find my family tree for free?
Does anyone know the {Surname} family?
What are good sites for ancestors / genealogy?
They are all about tracing your family tree on the Internet. The fourth time I typed in my favorite beginner's links I realized I should save them in a text file and paste them in. This is long and general. Because it is general, not all the links will apply to every question or questioner.
These may help get you started. They are large and free.
http://www.cyndislist.com/
(240,000+ links, all cross-indexed. If you want Welch or Pennsylvania Dutch or Oregon or any other region, ethnic group or surname, chances are she has links for it.)
http://www.familysearch.com
(Mormon's mega-site. Click on "Search")
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
(460,000,000+ entries, of varying quality)
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/default.aspx?ln=
Surname meanings and origins
http://www.tedpack.org/begingen.html
My own site: "How to Begin"
United States only:
http://www.usgenweb.net/
(Subdivided into state sites, which all have county sites.)
(The Canadians have Canadian Gen Web, by province)
http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
(Social Security Death index - click on "Advanced" You may find your grandparents.)
http://find.person.superpages.com/
(US Phone book, for looking up distant cousins)
United Kingdom Only:
http://www.genuki.org.uk/
(Biggest site for United Kingdom & Ireland)
http://www.freebmd.org.uk/
(Free Birth, Marriage & Death Records)
(If you posted your question in Genealogy, ignore this paragraph. If you posted it in the "Family" category, read on.)
Tracing your family tree is called genealogy. YA has a category for genealogy,
Home > Arts & Humanities > Genealogy
There are hundreds of more links in the resolved answers there.
Notes:
You usually have to do some research. Sometimes you get lucky. Don't give up if your Great grandfather with your surname isn't there. Try all eight great-grandparents.
You won't find living people on any of the sites except the phone book one. You won't find many people born after 1920 on any of the sites except the SSDI one. Genealogists hide the birth dates, birth places and other facts of living people to protect their privacy. You will have to find your grandparents' or great grandparents' birth dates and maiden names somewhere besides the Internet.
The free sites are supported by advertising, just like TV. You can't watch the Super Bowl without seeing a beer commercial, and you can't surf for dead relatives without seeing an Ancestry advertisement. Many people complain about advertisements. Please don't. They bring you the "free" sites. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
If you get serious you'll need a genealogy program. They are to family research what "Word" is to writing a novel. I like Roots Magic. Family Tree Maker is the market leader. Both cost around $29. The Mormons will let you download PAF for free. It is clunky, but it is free. You can sometimes find old versions of FTM or Family Origins (FO is the predecessor of RM) in bargin bins at CostCo.
2006-10-25 17:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my childhood buddy has last name King, from Scotland (Glasgow). I had a customer at work recently with the last name King too, and they look very similar, I thought it was my old buddy himself, but that customer didn't know my childhood buddy or how related.
There are geneology websites, but be careful that they're not just phishing for your personal information, Its best to get your main information beyond the internet. Internet can point you the right way and give you addresses for real-life civic records, family lines, etc, but don't rely entirely on internet if you want true and accurate information, without risking too much the privacy of your personal information.
2006-10-25 13:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by million$gon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Grandmother was a King before she married. I just attended a King Family reunion in August. If I had a little more information maybe we could see if its the same family.
2006-10-25 13:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are other people out here with the last name King.I have relatives with that name . the Kings live in McCeary Co. Ky south of Somerset Ky., the city is Stearns Ky.
2006-10-25 13:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Cool B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My teacher's last name is King.
2006-10-25 13:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by Lien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My roommates last name is King, he's from England.
2006-10-25 13:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but if u put king kongs name like kong king then u do have some1 with the last name king.
2006-10-25 13:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by light of darkness 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a pastor at our Church by the name of King
and he did this wonderful surmen on Jesus who is the King of kings who is our Lord Jesus Christ
May he be with you now
and remember Jesus love you
2006-10-26 13:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by jan d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a teacher at my school with a last name KING, and shes asian.
2006-10-25 13:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my last name is king. i live in dallas county. and the name king is an indian name. india....not native american.
2006-10-25 13:06:09 · answer #10 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋