Vital records most often refer to birth, marriage, death and divorce records held at the state level. Here, learn the different types of information you can find in each.
Unexpected Details in Vital Records
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State Vital Records Chart
See at a glance the years that each US state began keeping state-level birth, marriage and death records. (Note that many counties began recording these events earlier.)
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Birth Records
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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