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== '''Start Here: Where Did the Birth Occur?'''  ==
== '''Start Here: Where Did the Birth Occur?'''  ==
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To find a birth record, choose the state the birth occurred:  
To find a birth record, choose the state the birth occurred:  


'''''What if you don't know the state?''''' — Go to [[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|'''How to Estimate Birth Information''']]
:'''''What if you don't know the state?''''' — Go to [[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|'''How to Estimate Birth Information''']]


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*[[How to Find Alabama Birth Records|Alabama]]  
*[[Alabama Birth, Marriage, and Death Records|Alabama]]  
*[[How to Find Alaska Birth Records|Alaska]]  
*[[Alaska Vital Records|Alaska]]  
*[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records|Arizona]]  
*[[How to Find Arizona Birth Records|Arizona]]  
*[[How to Find Arkansas Birth Records|Arkansas]]  
*[[Arkansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records|Arkansas]]  
*[[How to Find California Birth Records|California]]  
*[[California Vital Records|California]]  
*[[How to Find Colorado Birth Records|Colorado]]  
*[[Colorado Vital Records|Colorado]]  
*[[How to Find Connecticut Birth Records|Connecticut]]  
*[[Connecticut Vital Records|Connecticut]]  
*[[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Delaware]]  
*[[Delaware Vital Records|Delaware]]  
*[[How to Find District of Columbia Birth Records|District of Columbia]]  
*[[District of Columbia Vital Records|District of Columbia]]  
*[[How to Find Florida Birth Records|Florida]]  
*[[Florida Vital Records|Florida]]  
*[[How to Find Georgia Birth Records|Georgia]]  
*[[Georgia Vital Records|Georgia]]  
*[[How to Find Hawaii Birth Records|Hawaii]]  
*[[Hawaii Vital Records|Hawaii]]  
*[[How to Find Idaho Birth Records|Idaho]]  
*[[Idaho Vital Records|Idaho]]  
*[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records|Illinois]]  
*[[Illinois Vital Records|Illinois]]  
*[[How to Find Indiana Birth Records|Indiana]]  
*[[Indiana Vital Records|Indiana]]  
*[[How to Find Iowa Birth Records|Iowa]]  
*[[Iowa Vital Records|Iowa]]  
*[[How to Find Kansas Birth Records|Kansas]]
*[[Kansas Vital Records|Kansas]]


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*[[How to Find Kentucky Birth Records|Kentucky]]  
*[[Kentucky Vital Records|Kentucky]]  
*[[How to Find Louisiana Birth Records|Louisiana]]  
*[[Louisiana Vital Records|Louisiana]]  
*[[How to Find Maine Birth Records|Maine]]  
*[[Maine Vital Records|Maine]]  
*[[How to Find Maryland Birth Records|Maryland]]  
*[[Maryland Vital Records|Maryland]]  
*[[How to Find Massachusetts Birth Records|Massachusetts]]  
*[[Massachusetts Vital Records|Massachusetts]]  
*[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records|Michigan]]  
*[[Michigan Vital Records|Michigan]]  
*[[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records|Minnesota]]  
*[[Minnesota Vital Records|Minnesota]]  
*[[How to Find Mississippi Birth Records|Mississippi]]  
*[[Mississippi Vital Records|Mississippi]]  
*[[How to Find Missouri Birth Records|Missouri]]  
*[[Missouri Vital Records|Missouri]]  
*[[How to Find Montana Birth Records|Montana]]  
*[[Montana Vital Records|Montana]]  
*[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records|Nebraska]]  
*[[Nebraska Vital Records|Nebraska]]  
*[[How to Find Nevada Birth Records|Nevada]]  
*[[Nevada Vital Records|Nevada]]  
*[[How to Find New Hampshire Birth Records|New Hampshire]]  
*[[New Hampshire Vital Records|New Hampshire]]  
*[[How to Find New Jersey Birth Records|New Jersey]]  
*[[New Jersey Vital Records|New Jersey]]  
*[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records|New Mexico]]  
*[[New Mexico Vital Records|New Mexico]]  
*[[How to Find New York Birth Records|New York]]  
*[[New York Vital Records|New York]]  
*[[How to Find North Carolina Birth Records|North Carolina]]<br>
*[[North Carolina Vital Records|North Carolina]]<br>


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*[[How to Find North Dakota Birth Records|North Dakota]]  
*[[North Dakota Vital Records|North Dakota]]  
*[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records|Ohio]]  
*[[Ohio Vital Records|Ohio]]  
*[[How to Find Oklahoma Birth Records|Oklahoma]]  
*[[Oklahoma Vital Records|Oklahoma]]  
*[[How to Find Oregon Birth Records|Oregon]]  
*[[Oregon Vital Records|Oregon]]  
*[[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Pennsylvania]]  
*[[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Pennsylvania]]  
*[[How to Find Rhode Island Birth Records|Rhode Island]]  
*[[Rhode Island Vital Records|Rhode Island]]  
*[[How to Find South Carolina Birth Records|South Carolina]]  
*[[South Carolina Vital Records|South Carolina]]  
*[[How to Find South Dakota Birth Records|South Dakota]]  
*[[South Dakota Vital Records|South Dakota]]  
*[[How to Find Tennessee Birth Records|Tennessee]]  
*[[Tennessee Vital Records|Tennessee]]  
*[[How to Find Texas Birth Records|Texas]]  
*[[Texas Vital Records|Texas]]  
*[[How to Find Utah Birth Records|Utah]]  
*[[Utah Vital Records|Utah]]  
*[[How to Find Vermont Birth Records|Vermont]]  
*[[Vermont Vital Records|Vermont]]  
*[[How to Find Virginia Birth Records|Virginia]]  
*[[Virginia Vital Records|Virginia]]  
*[[How to Find Washington Birth Records|Washington]]  
*[[Washington Vital Records|Washington]]  
*[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records|West Virginia]]  
*[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records|West Virginia]]  
*[[How to Find Wisconsin Birth Records|Wisconsin]]  
*[[Wisconsin Vital Records|Wisconsin]]  
*[[How to Find Wyoming Birth Records|Wyoming]]<br>
*[[Wyoming Vital Records|Wyoming]]<br>


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*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find US marriage records]] <br>  
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*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find US death records]]


=== Tips about Searching United States Birth Records  ===
=== Tips about Searching United States Birth Records  ===
*Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,  
 
*'''New England states''' started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist of'''''Connecticut''', '''Rhode Island,''' '''''<i>Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,</i>'''and '''''New Hampshire.'''''  
:*Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,  
*Some '''states''' began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.  
:*'''New England states''' started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist of'''''Connecticut''', '''Rhode Island,''' '''''<i>Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,</i>'''and '''''New Hampshire.'''''  
*'''Restrictions:''' Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.
:*Some '''states''' began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.  
:*'''Restrictions:''' Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.


=== Frequently Asked Questions about United States Birth Records  ===
=== Frequently Asked Questions about United States Birth Records  ===


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'''How do I find my ancestor’s birth record?'''
#Use the [[How to Find United States Birth Records#Start_Here:_Where_Did_the_Birth_Occur.3F|How to Find US Birth Records]] wiki page
#Check online indexes and digital images
#Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FS Library)
#Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)


'''For earlier or unrecorded births, search:'''
:#Use the [[How to Find United States Birth Records#Start_Here:_Where_Did_the_Birth_Occur.3F|Finding US Birth Records]] wiki page
*Delayed Birth Certificates often include statements of witnesses to the birth.
:#Check online indexes and digital images
*Death Records to learn birth date, place, parents
:#Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
*Censuses to learn age, family members, location, etc.
:#Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)
*School Records may give date of birth and name of parent or guardian
*Cemeteries for birth date or age, maybe birth place
*Obituaries for living relatives with names of spouses, residences
*Also check Neighboring and Parent counties


'''Why would I want to search for a birth record?'''<br>


'''Why would I want to search for a birth record?'''
:*May give the exact date and place where the child was born  
*May give the exact date and place where the child was born  
:*May indicate where the parents were born  
*May indicate where the parents were born  
:*Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.
*Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.


'''What information does a birth record include?'''<br> Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:  
'''What information does a birth record include?'''<br> Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:  
*Name of child
*Birth date and place of child
*Father’s name
*Mother’s name including maiden
*Birthplaces of parents


More information about US Birth Records can be found on [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] wiki page.__NOTOC__ 
:*Name of child
:*Birth date and place of child
:*Father’s name
:*Mother’s name including maiden
:*Birthplaces of parents
 
More information about US Birth Records can be found on [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] wiki page.  


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Revision as of 13:24, 3 May 2013


Start Here: Where Did the Birth Occur?[edit | edit source]

To find a birth record, choose the state the birth occurred:

What if you don't know the state? — Go to How to Estimate Birth Information


Tips about Searching United States Birth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Most states began recording births between 1900 and 1930, but each started a different year. For example,
  • New England states started recording births on the town level starting as early as the first residents of the town. New England states consist ofConnecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont,and New Hampshire.
  • Some states began recording births on the county level as early as the 1860s.
  • Restrictions: Births after 1900 often have restrictions on who can see them. Each state has its own laws. One state may have births for some years available to everyone while other states may limit access to relatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about United States Birth Records[edit | edit source]

How do I find my ancestor’s birth record?

  1. Use the Finding US Birth Records wiki page
  2. Check online indexes and digital images
  3. Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
  4. Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)

Why would I want to search for a birth record?

  • May give the exact date and place where the child was born
  • May indicate where the parents were born
  • Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.

What information does a birth record include?
Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:

  • Name of child
  • Birth date and place of child
  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s name including maiden
  • Birthplaces of parents

More information about US Birth Records can be found on United States Vital Records wiki page.

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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