Welcome to the Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Myers Family Tree
Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Myers family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Myers brick wall? Read "Tips for Successful Research" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Myers Ancestors
Myers Genealogy
Keep an open mind when searching through Myers 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 Myers research.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Myers
Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Myers Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Myers ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Were you aware that Myers is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of challenges? The article "Researching Common Names" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Myers DNA Projects
DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Myers 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 Myers research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Myers Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Myers 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 Myers family history.
Photo Collections
Networking with Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers ancestors.
Myers Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Myers was the 101st most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Myers Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Myers, 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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Recently Discovered MYERS Clippings and Mentions
Upcoming Myers Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Myers 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 Myers reunion.
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Surname Finder, The Myers Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
