Welcome to the Poyle 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 Poyle 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 Poyle ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Poyle Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Poyle family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Poyle brick wall? Read "Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Poyle Ancestors
Poyle Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Poyle ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Poyle births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Poyle
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Poyle Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Poyle 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.
Poyle DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Poyle ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Poyle research, read "When do you use DNA?".
Poyle Family History
There is more to exploring your Poyle ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Poyle ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Poyle Researchers
When digging deeper into your ancestor's occupation, a great way to connect with others of a similar interest -- many who might have detailed information, is by posting a message board query giving clear information as to your ancestor's name and the specific occupation or organization, in time and place. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Poyle 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 Poyle ancestors.
Poyle Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Poyle Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Poyle, 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
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Poyle Family Reunions
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Poyle 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 Poyle reunion.
See Also
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Surname Finder, The Poyle Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.