• Find information that can assist with our genealogical research

• Find out how different surnames are connected

• Find information that can help overcome research challenges and/or break through dead ends

• Distinguish between multiple families living in the same area

• Verify or get hints about migrations

• Verify possible events, such as illegitimacy and adoption

• Identify any erroneous links in family trees

• Check the validity of family history research

• Fill in the gaps in the paper records

• Confirm surname variations or discover previously unknown ones

• Find information that can trace the main branches of the tree back to the origin of the surname

• Find information about the changes of the surname over time

• Find clues about the source of the surnames

• Combine results with research in early records to determine how many places the surname originated from

• Save DNA results for future research, to protect against any male line dying out

• Find information about our ancient origins