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The Myerh Family Tree

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

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Myerh Ancestors

Myerh Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Myerh 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 Myerh research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Myerh

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Myerh Surname

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

Myerh DNA Projects

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

Myerh Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Myerh ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Researching Criminal Records" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Myerh family history.

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Networking with Myerh 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 Myerh queries.

Myerh Achievements & Celebrities

Web Sites & Blogs with Myerh Research

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

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

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