Researching Alan White
Delve into the history of Alan White using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 96263 people with the White surname? In that year White was ranked number 13 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Alan means "Handsome, cheerful" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Alan White on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Alan White in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered White ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Alan White and the White Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the White Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the White family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for Alan White at Find My Past.
Study for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Alan White using the FreeBMD database.
Study Genealogy Bank for Alan White records.
Study MyHeritage for Alan White information.
Investigate the LDS Database for records about Alan White.
Research the White surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original White Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 119600 people with the White surname in the UK? White is now ranked number 16 for popularity in the UK. |
White Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Search the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Alan White.
Study MyTrees for information on the White family and people looking to contact living White relations.
Look at One Great Family for White records submitted by people who are already researching the White Family Tree.
Find Alan White from Ireland on findmypast.ie
White Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the White surname using Genealogy.com forums .
| Did you know that there are currently 847671 people with the White surname in the USA? White is ranked number 11 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous White Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Alan White. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Alan White
Alan White (Yes drummer)
Alan White (born 14 June 1949) is an English drummer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the progressive rock band Yes, which he joined in 1972. In 1969, he joined the Plastic Ono Band after John Lennon invited him to play at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. White went on to play on other recordings from artists such as George Harrison, Ginger Baker's Air Force, and Terry Reid, and Lennon's "Imagine".
White joined Yes in July 1972 as a replacement for original drummer, Bill Bruford. Following the death of bassist Chris Squire in 2015, White became the longest-remaining member in the band, having never left the group since joining.
Additionally, White has performed on over 50 albums by other performers, notably Joe Cocker, Ginger Baker, and The Ventures. White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
Source: Alan White (Yes drummer), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaAlan White (Oasis drummer)
Alan Victor "Whitey" White (born 26 May 1972) is an English rock drummer, best known as being the drummer of the English rock band Oasis from 1995 to 2004. Before Oasis, he was the drummer of Starclub from 1991 to 1994. He is the longest-serving drummer in Oasis's history, performing on four studio albums and one song on Don't Believe The Truth, two compilation albums, and one live album during his tenure. He joined the band in April 1995 after the band's original drummer Tony McCarroll was removed. He was recommended to Noel Gallagher by Gallagher's friend Paul Weller. Notably, Alan's brother, Steve, had been a longtime drummer for Weller. White left Oasis in early 2004 and was replaced by Zak Starkey, drummer of The Who and son of The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr.
Source: Alan White (Oasis drummer), Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like White
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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