Welcome to the Lyns 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 Lyns 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 Lyns ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Lyns Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Lyns family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Lyns brick wall? Read "Efficient and Effective Research Tips" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Lyns Ancestors
Lyns Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Lyns 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 Lyns research.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Lyns
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Lyns Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Lyns last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Lyns 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.
Lyns DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Lyns relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Lyns research?, then this FAQ may help.
Lyns Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Lyns ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Lyns family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Lyns 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 Lyns 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 Lyns ancestors.
Lyns Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Lyns Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Lyns, 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 Lyns 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 "Lyns 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 Lyns reunion.
See Also
Lync Lins Lynse Lyn Lym Lin Leyn Lyna Lyne Lyni Lyno Lynu
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