The McNieol Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The McNieol Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the McNieol family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a McNieol brick wall? Read "The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering McNieol Ancestors

McNieol Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for McNieol

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the McNieol Surname

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

McNieol DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two McNieol 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 McNieol research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".

McNieol Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your McNieol ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Looking at Our Ancestors" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your McNieol family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with McNieol Researchers

As genealogy researchers, we are eternally grateful to come upon information shared by others that enlightens our research; and we can reciprocate by paying it forward in responding to message board queries and sharing our own information that others in down the road or in future generations may benefit. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful McNieol queries.

McNieol Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with McNieol Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of McNieol, 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

Upcoming McNieol 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 McNieol 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 McNieol reunion.

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