Researching Colin Tully
Dig into the past of Colin Tully using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1604 people with the Tully surname? In that year Tully was ranked number 2098 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Colin means "Victor" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Colin Tully on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Colin Tully in your family tree. Many large databases are available to search covering from births, deaths and marriages, military records, census records and immigration records with many other smaller collections too. 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. 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 Tully 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 Colin Tully and the Tully Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Tully 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 Tully family tree.
Study Parish Records for Colin Tully at Find My Past.
Search for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Colin Tully using the FreeBMD database.
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Look at the LDS Database for records about Colin Tully.
Research the Tully surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Tully Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 3281 people with the Tully surname in the UK? Tully is now ranked number 1700 for popularity in the UK. |
Tully 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.
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Find Colin Tully from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Tully 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.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Tully surname in the USA? Tully is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Tully Databases
Study the Ellis Island Database for information on Colin Tully. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Colin Tully
Colin Tully
Colin Alexander Tully (20 May 1945 – 25 September 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1960s.
Although small in stature, Tully was a long kick of the ball. For example, he goaled with an estimated 70-75 yards drop kick from the centre of the MCG, against Richmond in 1966.
He played his early football at Collingwood as a centreman before developing into a defender and was a member of two losing VFL Grand Finals. He was a Victorian interstate representative in 1967.
Tully continued his playing career in the WANFL with Claremont and represented the state at the 1972 Perth Carnival. He later became coach of the Glenorchy Football Club, and also played for the Donvale Football Club in 1979.
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