Welcome to the Bustillo 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 Bustillo 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 Bustillo ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Bustillo Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Bustillo 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 Bustillo ancestor? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Bustillo Ancestors
Bustillo Genealogy
Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Bustillo ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Bustillo research.
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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 Bustillo Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Bustillo surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Bustillo DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Bustillo relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Bustillo research, read "Basics of DNA Family History Research".
Bustillo 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 Bustillo 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 "Our Ancestors Paid Taxes" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Bustillo family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Bustillo 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 "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Bustillo 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 Bustillo ancestors.
Bustillo Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Bustillo was the 26749th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Bustillo Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Bustillo, 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
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Upcoming Bustillo 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 Bustillo 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Bustillo reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Bustillo Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
