Welcome to the Lollas 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 Lollas 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 Lollas ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Lollas Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Lollas family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Lollas brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lollas Ancestors
Lollas Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Lollas ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Lollas births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lollas
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Lollas Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Lollas last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Lollas 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.
Lollas DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Lollas 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 Lollas research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Lollas Family History
There is more to exploring your Lollas 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 Lollas documents? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Lollas 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 Lollas 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 Lollas ancestors.
Lollas Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Lollas Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lollas, 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
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Upcoming Lollas 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 "Lollas 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 Lollas reunion.
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