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*- Last zip code of residence or zip code where the death benefit was sent | *- Last zip code of residence or zip code where the death benefit was sent | ||
=== Information Not contained in the SSDI === | === Information Not contained in the SSDI === | ||
The index does not contain: | The index does not contain: | ||
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=== How to use the SSDI === | === How to use the SSDI === | ||
Suggestions about using the SSDI in family history research can be found at several websites. Check the following to read more about using the Social Security Death Index: (note that the URL's are long, therefore the option to click on it, instead of typing in the complete web site address. | Suggestions about using the SSDI in family history research can be found at several websites. Check the following to read more about using the Social Security Death Index: (note that the URL's are long, therefore use the option to click on it, instead of typing in the complete web site address. | ||
1. Dear Myrtle: http://www.dearmyrtle.com/05/0517.htm | 1. Dear Myrtle: http://www.dearmyrtle.com/05/0517.htm | ||
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Question for experts: Did the SSDI start out only as an index to persons who died leaving a spouse to recieve the death benefit? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:11, 20 September 2010 (UTC) | Question for experts: Did the SSDI start out only as an index to persons who died leaving a spouse to recieve the death benefit? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:11, 20 September 2010 (UTC) | ||
=== Tip 3. Obtain the SS-5 form === | === Tip 3. Obtain the SS-5 form === | ||
If you didn't find your deceased ancestor's name on the Social Security Death Index, you can still make a request for a photocopy of the SS-5 form. You will need to send the following information: | If you didn't find your deceased ancestor's name on the Social Security Death Index, you can still make a request for a photocopy of the SS-5 form. You will need to send the following information: | ||
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*Proof of death. | *Proof of death. | ||
Send the information and fee for the search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | Send the information and fee for the search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | ||
=== Tip 4. Learn the Social Security number for my deceased ancestor if the name is not in the Index === | === Tip 4. Learn the Social Security number for my deceased ancestor if the name is not in the Index === | ||
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Send the information and fee for search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 <br> | Send the information and fee for search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 <br> | ||
== Sample of letter requesting Social Security SS-5 form == | == Sample of letter requesting Social Security SS-5 form == | ||
Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | ||
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Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
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<br>Jane Bryson <br>50 East North Temple Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150 | <br>Jane Bryson <br>50 East North Temple Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150 | ||