The Tolly Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Tolly Family Tree

It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Tolly family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Tolly brick wall? Read "Schools Records Can Reveal A Lot About Ancestors" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Tolly Ancestors

Tolly Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Tolly ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Tolly births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Tolly

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

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Tolly Surname

It is quite possible for two people with the Tolly last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Tolly ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Tolly DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Tolly 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 Tolly research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Tolly Family History

There is more to exploring your Tolly 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. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Estate Records and Files" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Tolly family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Tolly Researchers

When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Tolly queries.

Tolly Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Tolly was the 38998th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Tolly Research

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

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Tolly family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Tolly reunion.

See Also

Dolly   Tolli   Tally   Tolley   Tolla   Tollo   Toll   Olly