The Neyer Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Neyer Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Neyer family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Neyer brick wall? Read "The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Neyer Ancestors

Neyer Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Neyer 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. If you want to know How can I locate old newspapers for Neyer research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Neyer

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Neyer Surname

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

Neyer DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Neyer family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Neyer research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Neyer Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Neyer 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 "Using Social History To Fill In The Gaps In Family Histories" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Neyer family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Neyer Researchers

As genealogy researchers, we are eternally grateful to come upon information shared by others that enlightens our research; and we can reciprocate by paying it forward in responding to message board queries and sharing our own information that others in down the road or in future generations may benefit. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Neyer queries.

Neyer Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Neyer was the 69674th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Neyer Research

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

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Upcoming Neyer Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Neyer booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Neyer reunion.

See Also

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