Researching Billy Idol
Dig into the past of Billy Idol using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1 people with the Idol surname? In that year Idol was ranked number 3578 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Billy means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of Billy Idol on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Billy Idol 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.
| Country Collection | |
|---|---|
 |
Ancestry.com Global records search results for Billy Idol. |
 |
Ancestry.com US records search results for Billy Idol. |
|
Ancestry.co.uk UK records search results for Billy Idol. |
 |
Ancestry.ca Canadian records search results for Billy Idol. |
 |
Ancestry.com.au Australian records search results for Billy Idol. |
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. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Idol ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
Have you reached a brick wall in your Idol Tree?
Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Billy Idol and the Idol Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Idol 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 listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. 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 Idol family tree.
Check out Parish Records for Billy Idol at Find My Past.
Search for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Billy Idol using the FreeBMD database.
Search Genealogy Bank for Billy Idol records.
Study MyHeritage for Billy Idol information.
Investigate the LDS Database for records about Billy Idol.
Research the Idol surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Idol Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 1 people with the Idol surname in the UK? Idol is now ranked number 4040 for popularity in the UK. |
Idol Family Tree 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.
Check out the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Billy Idol.
Study MyTrees for information on the Idol family and people looking to contact living Idol relations.
Look at One Great Family for Idol records submitted by people who are already researching the Idol Family Tree.
Find Billy Idol from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Idol 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 Idol surname using Genealogy.com forums .
Miscellaneous Idol Databases
Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on Billy Idol. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Billy Idol
Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English singer who holds dual British and American citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the United States. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".
Idol began his music career in late 1976 as a guitarist in the punk rock band Chelsea. However, he soon left the group. With his former bandmate Tony James, Idol formed Generation X. With Idol as lead singer, the band achieved success in the United Kingdom and released three albums on Chrysalis Records, then disbanded. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist Steve Stevens. His debut studio album, Billy Idol (1982), was a commercial success. With music videos for singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding" Idol soon became a staple of then newly-established MTV.
Idol's second studio album, Rebel Yell (1983), was a major commercial success, featuring hit singles "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face". The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipment of two million copies in the US. In 1986, he released Whiplash Smile. Having accumulated three UK top 10 singles ("Rebel Yell", "White Wedding" and "Mony Mony") Idol released a 1988 greatest hits album titled Idol Songs: 11 of the Best; the album went platinum in the United Kingdom. Idol then released Charmed Life (1990) and the concept album Cyberpunk (1993).
Idol spent the second half of the 1990s focusing on his personal life out of the public eye. He made a musical comeback with the release of Devil's Playground (2005) and again with Kings & Queens of the Underground (2014).
Source: Billy Idol, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Idol
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.
Idale Iddle Idel Idell Idill Idle Idtdal Italia Italy Ithell
Comments
Looking for information on a Billy Idol in your family tree? Why not post a question here -