The Raye Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Raye Family Tree

It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Raye family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Raye brick wall? Read "Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Raye Ancestors

Raye Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Raye 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 city directories be used to help my Raye research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Raye

Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts. There are currently matching Raye records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Raye family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Raye Surname

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

Raye 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 Raye 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 Raye research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Raye Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Raye ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Raye family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Raye Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Raye queries.

Raye Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Raye was the 25185th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Raye Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Raye, 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

Upcoming Raye 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 Raye 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 Raye reunion.

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