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==Records to Search Created in the United States== | ==Records to Search Created in the United States== | ||
==Vital Records == | ===Vital Records === | ||
Understand that any birth, marriage, or death certificate gives information about other people besides the primary person it is about | Understand that any birth, marriage, or death certificate gives information about other people besides the primary person it is about | ||
# It is important to remember that a birth certificate for a child might tell it's parents' birthplaces. | # It is important to remember that a birth certificate for a child might tell it's parents' birthplaces. | ||
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*Many records may be online. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']], for online vital record databases.<br> | *Many records may be online. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']], for online vital record databases.<br> | ||
==Cemetery Records== | ===Cemetery Records=== | ||
Websites such as [https://www.findagrave.com/ '''FindAGrave'''] and [https://billiongraves.com/ '''Billion Graves'''] are making it easier to get information from headstones, which frequently give birth dates, and occasionally give birth places. Each state has additional collections of cemetery records. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] for links to other online cemetery records. | Websites such as [https://www.findagrave.com/ '''FindAGrave'''] and [https://billiongraves.com/ '''Billion Graves'''] are making it easier to get information from headstones, which frequently give birth dates, and occasionally give birth places. Each state has additional collections of cemetery records. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] for links to other online cemetery records. | ||
==Obituaries== | ===Obituaries=== | ||
Modern obituaries usually list birth date and place and parents' names. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] and select your state for links to online obituary collections. | Modern obituaries usually list birth date and place and parents' names. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] and select your state for links to online obituary collections. | ||
==Military Records== | ===Military Records=== | ||
Draft records for World War I and II ask for birth place, which can be listed as just Spain or in greater detail. | Draft records for World War I and II ask for birth place, which can be listed as just Spain or in greater detail. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|U.S. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} Index and images. | *{{RecordSearch|1968530|U.S. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} Index and images. | ||
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*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2498 U.S., Alien Draft Registrations, Selected States, 1940-1946], ($), index and images. | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2498 U.S., Alien Draft Registrations, Selected States, 1940-1946], ($), index and images. | ||
==Social Security== | ===Social Security=== | ||
*The application for the Social Security card may also contain a town of birth. These records are available for deceased individuals who died after 1935 when Social Security began. | *The application for the Social Security card may also contain a town of birth. These records are available for deceased individuals who died after 1935 when Social Security began. | ||
**{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} | **{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} | ||
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**[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], Incomplete, ($). | **[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], Incomplete, ($). | ||
*The Social Security Applications and Claims Index does not cover every application--it has sort of an eclectic mix of what got included. If you find your ancestor in the ''Social Security Death Index'' but '''not''' in the ''Social Security Applications and Claims Index'', you can [https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp '''send away for a copy of the application'''.] | *The Social Security Applications and Claims Index does not cover every application--it has sort of an eclectic mix of what got included. If you find your ancestor in the ''Social Security Death Index'' but '''not''' in the ''Social Security Applications and Claims Index'', you can [https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp '''send away for a copy of the application'''.] | ||
==Census Records== | ===Census Records=== | ||
*The censuses for 1900 to 1930 ask for the year of immigration and whether or not the person was naturalized. This information can help you find naturalization records or a passenger list. | *The censuses for 1900 to 1930 ask for the year of immigration and whether or not the person was naturalized. This information can help you find naturalization records or a passenger list. | ||
*[[United States Census Online Genealogy Records|'''United States Census Online Genealogy Records''']] will give you links to every census. The FamilySearch links lead to a free search, but the search engine is not as reliable. The other links are for subscription websites, but they can be searched free-of-charge at any [[Family History Centers|'''Family History Center.''']] | *[[United States Census Online Genealogy Records|'''United States Census Online Genealogy Records''']] will give you links to every census. The FamilySearch links lead to a free search, but the search engine is not as reliable. The other links are for subscription websites, but they can be searched free-of-charge at any [[Family History Centers|'''Family History Center.''']] | ||
*State census records vary in availability and the type of information they contain, but they are always useful as another source to document an ancestor in a specific locality. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] for links to online state censuses. | *State census records vary in availability and the type of information they contain, but they are always useful as another source to document an ancestor in a specific locality. See [[Online Genealogy Records by Location#U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State|'''U.S. Online Genealogy Records by State''']] for links to online state censuses. | ||
==Naturalization Records== | ===Naturalization Records=== | ||
*Naturalization records may also list an ancestor’s birth place. | *Naturalization records may also list an ancestor’s birth place. | ||
*Prior to 1906 any U.S. court could naturalize foreigners. Many pre-1900 records only list “Spain” as the country of citizenship; however, there are notable exceptions, so these records should be checked routinely. | *Prior to 1906 any U.S. court could naturalize foreigners. Many pre-1900 records only list “Spain” as the country of citizenship; however, there are notable exceptions, so these records should be checked routinely. | ||
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*Beginning in 1906, naturalization records became more detailed, as the responsibility shifted to the Federal government. | *Beginning in 1906, naturalization records became more detailed, as the responsibility shifted to the Federal government. | ||
*More information about naturalization records, along with helpful links, is found at [[Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records]] and [[United States Naturalization Online Genealogy Records]]. | *More information about naturalization records, along with helpful links, is found at [[Beginning Research in United States Naturalization Records]] and [[United States Naturalization Online Genealogy Records]]. | ||
==Passport Applications== | ===Passport Applications=== | ||
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1174 U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925], ($), index and images | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1174 U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925], ($), index and images | ||
==Passenger Arrival Lists== | ===Passenger Arrival Lists=== | ||
Passenger lists, especially in the 20th century, may list birth place, last residence in mother country, and name and residence of a close relative in the mother country. [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records|'''United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records''']] | Passenger lists, especially in the 20th century, may list birth place, last residence in mother country, and name and residence of a close relative in the mother country. [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records|'''United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records''']] | ||
is a comprehensive list of passenger arrival databases that you can search right now from your computer. There are many, many databases. The following search strategy will make your search more efficient. | is a comprehensive list of passenger arrival databases that you can search right now from your computer. There are many, many databases. The following search strategy will make your search more efficient. | ||
====Suggested Search Strategy==== | =====Suggested Search Strategy===== | ||
# Check the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Partner Sites Indexing Multiple Databases|'''partner website indexes,''']] as these cover many, many databases at once. The FamilySearch Historical Records databases is free to search with a free registered account. The other websites are subscription-based but can be searched for free at a [[Family History Center|''' Family History Center''']] near you. Try to search each partner site because their search engines can often bring up slightly different results. | # Check the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Partner Sites Indexing Multiple Databases|'''partner website indexes,''']] as these cover many, many databases at once. The FamilySearch Historical Records databases is free to search with a free registered account. The other websites are subscription-based but can be searched for free at a [[Family History Center|''' Family History Center''']] near you. Try to search each partner site because their search engines can often bring up slightly different results. | ||
# If it is difficult for you to get access to the subscription databases, next try [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Additional Collections Not Included in Above Partner Site Indexes|'''Additional Nationwide Collections Not Included in Partner Sites'''.]] These websites have a lot of overlap with the subscription websites. | # If it is difficult for you to get access to the subscription databases, next try [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#Additional Collections Not Included in Above Partner Site Indexes|'''Additional Nationwide Collections Not Included in Partner Sites'''.]] These websites have a lot of overlap with the subscription websites. | ||
#Search the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#'''Immigration by State'''|'''state collection for the first state where your ancestor lived.''']] | #Search the [[United States Immigration Online Genealogy Records#'''Immigration by State'''|'''state collection for the first state where your ancestor lived.''']] | ||
====Specialized Spanish Immigration Records==== | =====Specialized Spanish Immigration Records===== | ||
*{{FHL|152608|title-id|disp=Index of Spanish citizens entering the port of New Orleans between January 1840 and December 1865}}. Charles R. Mauduell, Jr. New Orleans: Charles Midrell, 1966. FHL US/CAN Book 976.335/N1 W2. | *{{FHL|152608|title-id|disp=Index of Spanish citizens entering the port of New Orleans between January 1840 and December 1865}}. Charles R. Mauduell, Jr. New Orleans: Charles Midrell, 1966. FHL US/CAN Book 976.335/N1 W2. | ||
*Border Crossing Records if your ancestor went to Mexico and then later crossed into the United States. These records are for the years 1895-1957. Indexes are available on FamilySearch. Indexes and images are available on Ancestry.com, which is a subscription website which you may be able to access at your local FamilySearch center or public library. | *Border Crossing Records if your ancestor went to Mexico and then later crossed into the United States. These records are for the years 1895-1957. Indexes are available on FamilySearch. Indexes and images are available on Ancestry.com, which is a subscription website which you may be able to access at your local FamilySearch center or public library. | ||
==Alien Registration== | ===Alien Registration=== | ||
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html '''Alien Registration Form';'''] If your ancestor lived in the United States between 1 August 1940 and 31 March 1944. Search the [https://www.archives.gov/research/catalog '''index online'''], by entering the person's name and the term A-File. If you find a catalog entry for the person, then [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html#use '''order the full file.'''] | *[http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html '''Alien Registration Form';'''] If your ancestor lived in the United States between 1 August 1940 and 31 March 1944. Search the [https://www.archives.gov/research/catalog '''index online'''], by entering the person's name and the term A-File. If you find a catalog entry for the person, then [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/aliens/a-files-kansas-city.html#use '''order the full file.'''] | ||
== Catholic Church Records== | === Catholic Church Records=== | ||
*[[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|Catholic Church records]] | *[[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|Catholic Church records]] | ||