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*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/South_Africa_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country. | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/South_Africa_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country. | ||
===I Can't Find | ===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?=== | ||
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, Civil Registration records may be more useful. | *Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, Civil Registration records may be more useful. |
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