The Bid Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Bid Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Bid family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I find the second married name of a female Bid ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.

II. Bid Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Bid ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Bid ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.

Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable. There are currently matching Bid records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Bid family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Bid Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Bid 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.

IV. Bid DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Bid 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 Bid research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

V. Bid Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Bid ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Bid family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

VI. Networking with Bid Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Bid queries.

VII. Bid Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Bid Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Bid, 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."

RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index

IX. Upcoming Bid Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Bid booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Bid reunion.

Source:
Surname Finder, Bid Surname Checklist [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 1998-2013.