Welcome to the Pally 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 Pally 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 Pally ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Pally family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Pally brick wall? Read "Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs" for some helpful advice.
Keep an open mind when searching through Pally 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 Pally research?, then read this frequently asked question.
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts. There are currently matching Pally records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Pally family history resource today.
It is quite possible for two people with the Pally last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Pally 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.
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Pally 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 Pally research, read "When do you use DNA?".
There is more to exploring your Pally 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 Pally family history.
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 "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Pally 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 Pally ancestors.
Web: 1920 Distribution of the Pally surname in U.S.
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Pally, 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."
Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Pally 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 "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Pally reunion.
Surname Finder, The Pally Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2019.
Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the Pally genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 26/Apr/2019.
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