Welcome to the Bayly 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 Bayly 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 Bayly ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Bayly Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Bayly 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 Bayly ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Bayly Ancestors
Bayly Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Bayly records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Bayly research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Bayly
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.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Bayly Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Bayly 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.
Bayly DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Bayly 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 Bayly research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Bayly Family History
There is more to exploring your Bayly ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Estate Records and Files" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Bayly family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Bayly 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 Bayly 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 Bayly ancestors.
Bayly Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Bayly was the 32420th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Bayly Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Bayly, 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 Bayly 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 Bayly 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 Bayly reunion.
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