The Lynde Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Lynde Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lynde Ancestors

Lynde Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Lynde 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. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Practical Advise for Researching Immigrants" can help accelerate your Lynde research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lynde

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Lynde Surname

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

Lynde 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 Lynde 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 Lynde research, read "Using DNA to Find Your Surname".

Lynde Family History

There is more to exploring your Lynde 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 Lynde ancestor? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Lynde 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 Lynde queries.

Lynde Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Lynde was the 16445th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Lynde Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lynde, 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 Lynde 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 "Lynde 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 "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Lynde reunion.

See Also

Linde   Lynda   Lyndo   Lynd   McLynde