Surprise, Surprise: Unexpected Details in Vital Records
It’s your lucky day! 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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Overcoming Missing Birth Records in England and Wales
Does your ancestor have missing or conflicting birth dates? For English and Welsh ancestors, a bit of civil registration history can help lead you in the right direction.
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Now What: How to Find Your Ancestor’s Parents
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
When it comes to ease of obtaining your ancestors' vital records, not all states are created equal. Here are the states that make it simple to get them.
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Document Detective: Understanding 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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Untangling Your Ancestor’s State-Level Vital Records
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 some key tips for different types.
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US Statewide Vital Records Websites Download
Ready to find your ancestors' official birth, marriage and death certificates? The Statewide Vital Records chart has all the details you need to know for each state. Download yours today!
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Finding Birth Dates and Parents’ Names
Having trouble finding information for an ancestors parents? Here are some of our favorite resources for tracking down their name and date of birth.
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Best FREE Genealogy Websites of 2017: Online Vital and Grave Records
Discover your ancestors' birth and death details in these free vital record websites and cemetery databases.
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Keeping It Civil: How to Find Irish Civil Registration Records
Many Irish records have been lost to fire and time, but a crucial group survives: civil registrations. Learn how to find and use these official records of your ancestors’ births, marriages and deaths.
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8 Fast Facts About Death Records
Learn how to use death records for your genealogy with these 8 fast facts.
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