A Searchable Table of Available State Censuses
Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use our searchable table to figure out what years these records were taken.
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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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State Research Guide: Nevada
Don't leave your Silver State family history research to chance! With these facts and tips, finding your ancestors is a sure bet.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Explore Online
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this first article of the series, we're introducing the wealth of information that lies hidden in these archives, and jumping into our first tip: exploring state records online.
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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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Alaskan State History Highlight: Totem Poles
If you have Native American ancestry or just would like to understand the meaning behind totem poles, this History Highlight is for you!
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Unusual Records: State-Specific Military Records
Countless immigrant ancestors joined the Army of their newfound homeland. In fact, beginning in the Civil War, alien soldiers with honorable Army discharges could be fast-tracked to naturalization. (Marine Corps and Navy veterans were able to “fast-track” beginning in 1894, and nearly all World War I soldiers were exempted from many of the residency and […]
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State Research Guide: Michigan
Researching your Michigan ancestors? Make a splash in your Great Lake State research with these resources and important facts.
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State Research Guide: Utah
Looking to track down your Utah family history? Find your family's tale in the great Beehive State with these research tips!
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State Research Guides: Connecticut
Ready to spice up your search for Nutmegger ancestors? Our Connecticut State Guide is the place to start!
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Celebrating the First Woman to Vote in the United States
September 6th is the anniversary of the first woman to legally vote in the United States. Let's look at her step in the advancement of women's rights.
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