The Mier Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Mier Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Mier Ancestors

Mier Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Mier

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Mier Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Mier ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Mier DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Mier 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 Mier research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Mier Family History

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

Photo Collections

Networking with Mier Researchers

If you are doing genealogy research in a particular town or region distant from where you live, you may want to consider posting a message board query requesting a lookup; often local volunteers or residents are willing to lend a hand, but remember to be specific in your request and be respectful of others' time. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Mier queries.

Mier Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Mier was the 7950th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Mier Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Mier, 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 Mier Family Reunions

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Mier family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Mier reunion.

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