The Genealogist’s Guide to Birth Records
Learn how to find your ancestors' birth record online or at an archive, plus when they were created, what details they hold, and what can serve as substitutes.
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Genealogy Q&A: Death Records Research
Stuck on death records research? Our experts answer your toughest death records questions.
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Finding Genealogy Details in Death Certificates Premium
Death certificates can clue you in to more than just when and where an ancestor passed away. Learn how to uncover more details in these historical records.
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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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Find an Obituary for a Specific Person with These Expert Tips Premium
Learn how to find an obituary for a specific person in your family tree. These tips will help you locate them and understand the details.
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Genealogy Q&A: Researching Birth Records 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!
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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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Case Study: Conflicting Birthdates in Genealogy Records 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
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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How to Read and Understand Marriage Bonds
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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Case Study: Identifying Woman’s Parents with a Delayed Birth Record Premium
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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