The Hill Family Tree and Genealogy

I. The Hill Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Hill family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Hill brick wall? Read "Caring for your Ancestors" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Hill Ancestors

II. Hill Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Hill

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Hill records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Hill family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

III. Origins of the Hill Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Hill last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Hill ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that Hill is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of challenges? The article "Researching Common Names" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

IV. Hill DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Hill ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Hill research, read "When do you use DNA?".

V. Hill Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Hill 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 Hill family history on the Internet? is always useful.

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VI. Networking with Hill Researchers

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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Hill queries.

VII. Hill Achievements & Celebrities

VIII. Web Sites & Blogs with Hill Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Hill, 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 Hill Family Reunions

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Hill family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Hill reunion.

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