Acronyms and Abbreviations: Difference between revisions

There are many acroymns and [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviated words]] unique to genealogy and family history research that may not be easily found in any other industry's terminology. Here are some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations: <br>  

:Computer File Index, later known as the[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list International Genealogical Index ](IGI).

:[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center] (to find a FamilySearch center near you, '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp click here]''')<br>

:[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]; searchable catalog of microfilm, fiche, books and periodicals available through[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org].<br>

:[[Gedcom|GEnealogical Data COMmunications]] (instustry standard file format used by genealogy software programs to transfer data)

:[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list Inernational Genealogical Index]

:[http://www.lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]

:[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress]; Research arm of the United States Congress. Digital collections include historic newspapers, photographs, family genealogies, biographies and other items of interest to family history researchers.

:[http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/home National Genealogical Society]; provides education and training in genealogical research methods and works to promote access to and preservation of genealogical records.

:Public Records Office; [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm National Archives] repository for official public records (birth, marriage, death, census, etc.) for the United Kingdom.<br>

:[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]; master file of US death records reported to the [http://www.ssa.gov/ Social Security Administration] available for free on-line through {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}}, [http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com], [http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ssdi/ genealogybank.com] and other web sites.