The Miers Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Miers Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Miers Ancestors

Miers Genealogy

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

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Miers

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Miers Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Miers 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.

Miers DNA Projects

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

Miers Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Miers ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Faddish First Names" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Miers family history.

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Networking with Miers 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 Miers queries.

Miers Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Miers was the 15118th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Miers Research

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

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Miers 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 Miers reunion.

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