The Illian Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Illian Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Illian family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Illian brick wall? Read "Fast-Paced Genealogy Research" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Illian Ancestors

Illian Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Illian ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know What information is given in U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules about Illian citizens from the past?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Illian

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Illian records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Illian family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Illian Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Illian last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Illian 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.

Illian DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Illian 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 Illian research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".

Illian Family History

There is more to exploring your Illian 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 Illian documents? is always useful.

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Networking with Illian Researchers

One of the best ways to solve a genealogy problem is by enlisting the help of others through a message board query that is open to the public, allowing you to cast a wide net that can be accessed by anyone, around the world and around the clock --- at the same time, because it is a public forum, you will want to exercise caution in posting personal information or information about living persons. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Illian queries.

Illian Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Illian was the 71753rd most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Illian Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Illian, 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 Illian Family Reunions

Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Illian family members; you may want to consider a roundtable where you can gather different groups together at different times such as siblings to discuss their parents and childhood memories, cousins, aunts and uncles to discuss the grandparent generation, etc. - the collective memory and stimulus of shared experience can yield considerable information. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Illian reunion.

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