The Laley Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Laley Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Laley family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Laley brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Laley Ancestors

Laley Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Laley records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Laley research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Laley

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Laley Surname

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

Laley DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Laley family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Laley research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Laley Family History

There is more to exploring your Laley 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. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Estate Records and Files" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Laley family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Laley 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 Laley queries.

Laley Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Laley Research

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

See Also

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