How to Search the Social Security Death Index
Find your deceased 20th-century ancestors using the free Social Security Death Index. Learn how to search the indexed death records online with these tips.
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Tips for Analyzing Historical Obituaries Premium
Learn details about your ancestor's death and his place in the community with obituaries and death notices. These tips will help you find and understand them.
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Q&A: Birth Records for Genealogy Premium
Have tough questions about birth records? From restricted access to researching “illegitimate” ancestors to recording births at sea, our genealogy records experts have the answers! Jump to: Q. My great-great-grandfather Edwin Lemon was born in Chester County, Penn., in 1818. This is all I can find about him. How do I find his parent’s names […]
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Finding Unexpected Genealogy Details in Vital Records Premium
If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.
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Conflicting Birth Dates in Genealogy Records Case Study Premium
Conflicting birth dates can be especially difficult to resolve. Here is a case study and tips from genealogy expert Sunny Morton.
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How to Find Your Ancestor’s Parents Without Birth or Marriage Certificates Premium
Without the right records, you might struggle to take your family tree back another generation. Here's how you can find your ancestor's parents without birth or marriage certificates.
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The 5 Easiest States for Accessing Vital Records Premium
When it comes to ease of obtaining your ancestors' vital records, not all states are created equal. Here are five states that make it simple to get them.
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Document Detective: Understanding Marriage Bonds Premium
Marriage bonds are separate documents from marriage licenses, and can contain new clues to use in researching your ancestors. Here's what to look for.
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How I Did It: Identified Woman’s Parents with Brother’s Delayed Birth Record Premium
In our new How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, Contributing Editor Sunny Morton explains how she used collateral research technique and a delayed birth record to identify an ancestor’s parents—who were also her neighbors.
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Untangling Your Ancestor’s State-Level Vital Records Premium
Wildly varying access rules and availability make a tangled maze of your ancestors’ state-level vital records. Let us guide you through.
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9 Kinds of Ancestor Death Records You Should Look For
It's genealogy standard practice to start with death records. In this article, you'll learn key tips for finding and using different types of death records.
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Finding a Death Date and Place Premium
Are you having trouble locating your ancestors death record? Read our expert advice on discovering when and where your ancestor died.
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