The Butla Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Butla Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Butla Ancestors

Butla 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 Butla 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 Butla research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Butla

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Butla 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 Butla surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Butla DNA Projects

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

Butla Family History

There is more to exploring your Butla 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 How can I decipher the handwriting in old Butla documents? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Butla 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 Butla queries.

Butla Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Butla Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Butla, 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 Butla 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 Butla 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 "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Butla reunion.

See Also

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