Welcome to the Pile Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Pile surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Pile ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Pile Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Pile family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Pile brick wall? Read "Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Pile Ancestors
Pile Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Pile ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Pile ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Pile
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Pile Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Pile last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Pile ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Pile DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Pile family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Pile research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".
Pile Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Pile 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 Pile family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Pile 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 Pile queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Pile ancestors.
Pile Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Pile was the 31344th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Pile Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Pile, 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
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Upcoming Pile Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Pile family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Pile reunion.
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