The McLin Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The McLin Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering McLin Ancestors

McLin Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding McLin ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my McLin ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for McLin

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the McLin Surname

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

McLin DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your McLin 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're not sure how DNA testing could aid your McLin research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

McLin Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your McLin 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 McLin family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with McLin 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 McLin queries.

McLin Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that McLin was the 8458th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with McLin Research

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

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