Welcome to the Dolle 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 Dolle 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 Dolle ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Dolle Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Dolle family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How do I begin my Dolle family tree? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Dolle Ancestors
Dolle Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Dolle ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Dolle births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Dolle
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 Dolle Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Dolle last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Dolle 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.
Dolle DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Dolle 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 Dolle research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Dolle Family History
There is more to exploring your Dolle 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 Dolle ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Dolle Researchers
When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Dolle 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 Dolle ancestors.
Dolle Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Dolle was the 38178th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Dolle Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Dolle, 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
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Dolle Family Reunions
Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Dolle family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Dolle reunion.
See Also
Dole Tolle Dolel Dalle Dolla Dolli Dollo Dolly Doll Olle
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