Genealogy Surname Research
The following genealogy websites are specific to surnames. Request help for finding birth and death certificates,
swap resources and tips and tricks, and possibly find a long-lost relative!
The list below does not include every website or tool out there by any means. However, I do try to provide a good smattering
of sites to help get you started. Many of these sites also have their own list of other websites ... so there will be more for
you to look through!
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EYRE Specific Websites and Groups
Eayrs, Eyre, etc Yahoo Group
This is an occasional list for people interested in researching the family history of the Eayrs family. Also: Ayres, Eyre, Eyres, Hairs, Hair,
Hare, etc.
Eayrs - A One Name Study Blog
Martin Eayrs recently became custodian of the surname Eayrs at One-Name Study (.org) and has started this blog as another conduit for all
those doing genealogy on Eayrs and all the varients: Eyre, Eyres, Aires, Hare, Ayr, etc etc.
Eayrs Family History Site
From the same owner as the above Yahoo group, Martin maps out his extensive family genealogy surrounding the name we all know and love (and its
variations!). A must-see for all Eyre researchers.
Eyre Message Board at Genealogy.com
Ayre Message Board at Genealogy.com
Ayre Surname in England and Scotland
The AYRE name (of that spelling) is comparatively rare throughout the world. The surname AYRE in Britain has independent origins in England and
Scotland. [More ...]
Eyre History
This site was originally started by Dan Eyre in July 1998 with the aim of creating the definitive site for those researching the Eyre surname
anywhere in the world. He handed the site over to me (Rob Eyre) in January 2003. The information presented on this site represents many years
worth of research donated by many researchers across the globe. It is hoped that fellow researchers will continue to add their own branches
to this Eyre Family History / Genealogy project. [A well-known site among Eyre genealogy researchers.]
Eyre Message Board at Ancestry.com
The Ayars Historical Association
We are a network of genealogical researchers whose primary goal is to explore and trace the descendants and ancestors of Robert Ayars, one of the
early American Colonists who first settled in Newport, Rhode Island, and later the Shrewsbury Neck area of Southern New Jersey. If you are a
descendant of Robert Ayars, or of any of the other Eyres/Eyers/Ayres/Ayers colonists, we invite you to participate in this quest. Let us know
about your connections to Robert, or give us links to your genealogy on the internet.
Eyre Surname Origin and Meaning
Check out the column to the right: Distribution of the Eyre name in the UK/Wales and in the US during different census years. Pennsylvannia was popular
from the start.
Eyre Cemetery Records
Interment.net's listing of Eyre cemetery records. There is only about 56 listed as of November 2007, but hopefully it might help you out.
Another take on Eyre genealogy lineage
Mainly concerning Eyres in Ireland, such as Galway and Eyrecourt.
Eyrecourt, Galway 1846
Eyres Family Album - Tx
Website dedicated to the Eyres that came to Canada from Ireland in the early 1900 century.
North Lees Hall
A well written page, filled with snapshots of this infamous residence, the legendary seat of the Eyre family.
Neech Family Tree with Eyre members
A very extensive Neech family tree that includes several Eyre family members from the late 1600's/early 1700's United States.
General Surname Database Websites
GenealogyBuff.com
The purpose of GenealogyBuff.com is to be a free genealogy search site that will hopefully inspire new family researchers.
Hundreds of data sources can be scanned using the surname tool above, including county marriages, county deaths, state and federal
census records, immigration records, obituaries, etc.
Surname Search Utility
This genealogy search tool is designed to be helpful in finding surnames on family tree pages across the web. This search
engine indexes ONLY surname pages, which minimizes the results.
New York Genealogy Research
New York genealogy resources, county by county. Search New York county genealogy archives.
World Vital Records
World Vital Records offers the best family history resource on the web. For just a few dollars a month you can search
our growing collection of 4,204 genealogy databases. Includes: Find-A-Grave.
Find a Grave
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add 'virtual flowers' and a note to a loved one's grave, etc.
See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world. The public adds to the database. Forums are available
to connect with others to find grave markers and such.
List of Free Ancestry.com Databases
Ancestry.com has over 24,400 databases...most of which you must have a paid subscription to access...BUT! Did you know that there are over 200 FREE
databases, including census records, birth, marriage, and death records, and immigration records?
Celtic Counsins Genealogy
Celtic Cousins is a Site for Folks Researching Ancestors in both Iowa and Ireland.
British Surnames
Scotland Genealogy Research
Official government source for Scotland genealogy, census, and family research.
UK Births Marriage Death Records
This site provides 798 links to web sites that offer on-line transcriptions of UK births, marriages, deaths and censuses. [More ... ]
Yahoo Genealogy Research Groups
NYC Irish - Genealogy and History
The Genealogy and History of the Irish that settled in the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area which besides the five boros of Bronx,
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, includes western Connecticut, northern New Jersey, Long Island and New York lower Hudson Valley -
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties.
Genealogy Info Research Center Yahoo Group
The Genealogy Information & Research Center is dedicated to helping new and advanced researchers. If you EVER have any questions,
PLEASE feel free to ask! We have REALLY GREAT MEMBERS here that are always lending a helping hand. [I have received a LOT of great help here!]
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