The Boyle Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Boyle Family Tree

It is important to remember that there is no single Boyle 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 Boyle ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Boyle Ancestors

Boyle Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Boyle ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Boyle births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Boyle

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 Boyle records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Boyle family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Boyle Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Boyle ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Were you aware that Boyle is a common Irish surname? The article "The Luck of the Irish Research" 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.

Boyle DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Boyle 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 Boyle research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Boyle Family History

There is more to exploring your Boyle 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. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Boyle ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Boyle 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 Boyle queries.

Boyle Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Boyle was the 989th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Boyle Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Boyle, 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 Boyle 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 Boyle 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 Boyle reunion.

See Also

Poyle   Boile   Boyel   Bayle   Boyla   Boyli   Boylo   Boyl   O'Boyle   Oyle