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As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in STATE online records.  
As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in Florida online records.  
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:'''[[STATE Descendancy Research#Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.|1. Online census records.]]'''  
:'''[[Florida Descendancy Research#Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.|1. Online census records.]]'''  
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:'''[[Florida Descendancy Research#Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.|2. Birth, marriage, and death records online.]]
:'''[[STATE Descendancy Research#Step 3:'''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.|3. Obituary and cemetery records online.]]'''  
:'''[[Florida Descendancy Research#Step 3:'''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.|3. Obituary and cemetery records online.]]'''  
:'''[[STATE Descendancy Research#Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants|4. FamilySearch Historical Images online.]]'''  
:'''[[Florida Descendancy Research#Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.|4. FamilySearch Historical Images online.]]'''  
:'''[[STATE Descendancy Research#Step 5: Search any other online records listed in STATE Online Genealogy Records.|5. STATE Online Genealogy Records.]]
:'''[[Florida Descendancy Research#Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Florida Online Genealogy Records.|5. Florida Online Genealogy Records.]]
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==Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.==
==Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.==
Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.
Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.<br>
XXXX'''Federal Censuses'''<br>
'''Federal Censuses'''<br>
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*1950 census: [https://1950census.archives.gov/search/ NARA Index] [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?projectId=M9HW-2YP&page=1&fullMap=true&place=1 FamilySearch Images]
*1950 census: [https://1950census.archives.gov/search/ NARA Index] [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?projectId=M9HW-2YP&page=1&fullMap=true&place=1 FamilySearch Images]
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'''State Censuses'''<br>
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| 1885
| State, household members
| {{RecordSearch|1457854|FamilySearch}} — index and images<br>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1506/ Ancestry ($)] — index and images
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| 1935
| State, household members
| {{RecordSearch|1457856|FamilySearch}} — index and images<br>[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1506/ Ancestry ($)] — index and images<br>[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/florida-state-census-1935 Findmypast ($)] — index and images
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| 1945
| State, household members
| {{RecordSearch|1457855|FamilySearch}} — index and images<br>[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/florida-state-census-1945 Findmypast ($)] — index and images
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For more information on census records, see [[STATE Census]] and [[United States Census]].
For more information on census records, see [[Florida Census]] and [[United States Census]].


==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.==
==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.==
Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in STATE statewide beginning in XXXX, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.<br>
Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in Florida statewide beginning in 1897, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.<br>
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'''Births'''<br>
*'''1880-1935''': {{RecordSearch|1674799|Florida Births and Christenings}} at FamilySearch; index only
'''Marriages'''<br>
*'''1802-1998''': [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida US Marriages – Florida] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*'''1822-1850''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4019 Florida Compiled Marriages] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1822-1875, 1927-2001''': {{RecordSearch|1949340|Florida Marriage Index}} at FamilySearch; index only; ''Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8784 Ancestry]'' ($)
*'''1823-1982''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida County Marriages Records] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1830-1957''': {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida County Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1830-1993''': {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1837-1974''': {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index only
*'''1905-1915''': [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/webflcomarriages/ Selected Florida County Marriages] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1970-1999''': [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=218489221 Florida Marriages] at MyHeritage - index only ($)


'''Deaths '''<br>
*'''1877-1939''': {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths}} at FamilySearch; index & images 
*'''1877-1998''': {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida Death Index}} at FamilySearch; index only; ''Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338 Ancestry]'' ($)
*'''1900-1921''': {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials}} at FamilySearch; index only
*'''1936-2007''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch; index only
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For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in STATE, see [[How to Find STATE Birth Records]], [[How to Find STATE Marriage Records]], and [[How to Find STATE Death Records]].
For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in Florida, see [[How to Find Florida Birth Records]], [[How to Find Florida Marriage Records]], and [[How to Find Florida Death Records]].


==Step 3: '''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.==
==Step 3: '''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.==
These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before XXXX. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.<br>
These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before 1897. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.<br>
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'''Obituaries'''<br>
'''Obituaries'''<br>
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/FL/Newspapers-and-Obituaries.htm Florida Obituaries]
*{{RecordSearch|2333694|United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
'''Cemeteries'''<br>
'''Cemeteries'''<br>
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Find-A-Grave.com]
*{{RecordSearch|2221801|Find a Grave Index}} at FamilySearch - [[Find a Grave Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/ U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
*{{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} at FamilySearch - [[BillionGraves Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-billion-graves-index BillionGraves Index] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast]
*{{RecordSearch|2579610|United States, Cemetery Abstracts, 1949-1969}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Cemetery Abstracts - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/florida-cemetery-records.htm Florida Cemetery Records] at [https://accessgenealogy.com/ AccessGenealogy]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/fl/index.htm Florida Cemetery Records] at [http://www.interment.net/us/index.htm Interment]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/search/search.cgi/searchfl.htm Florida Tombstone Transcription Project] at [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/registry.html USGenWeb Transcription Project]
*[https://www.deathindexes.com/florida/ Online Florida Obituary and Cemetery Indexes] at [https://www.deathindexes.com/index.html DeathIndexes]
*{{RecordSearch|3757633|RecordAGrave Index}} at FamilySearch - [[RecordAGrave Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://iajgscemetery.org/usa/florida-fl/ Florida Jewish Cemetery Project] at [https://iajgscemetery.org/ International Jewish Cemetery Project]
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For more information, see [[STATE Obituaries]] and [[STATE Cemeteries]].
For more information, see [[Florida Obituaries]] and [[Florida Cemeteries]].


==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.==
==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants..==
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.
*[XXXX '''STATE, United States Historical Images, New Version''']  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=348 '''Florida, United States Historical Images, New Version''']  
*[XXXX '''STATE, United States Historical Images, Old Version''']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=348 '''Florida, United States Historical Images, Old Version''']


==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in STATE Online Genealogy Records.==
==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Florida Online Genealogy Records.==
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the [[STATE Online Genealogy Records|'''STATE Online Genealogy Records''']] page, including '''immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records''', and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.  
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the [[Florida Online Genealogy Records|'''Florida Online Genealogy Records''']] page, including '''immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records''', and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.  
*[[STATE Online Genealogy Records|'''STATE Online Genealogy Records''']]
*[[Florida Online Genealogy Records|'''Florida Online Genealogy Records''']]
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As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in Florida online records.

Here, the emphasis is on online records with good to fair coverage and indexes, making searches as efficient as possible.



1. Online census records.
2. Birth, marriage, and death records online.
3. Obituary and cemetery records online.
4. FamilySearch Historical Images online.
5. Florida Online Genealogy Records.

Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.[edit | edit source]

Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.
Federal Censuses

State Censuses

Year Type of Census Links
1885 State, household members FamilySearch — index and images
Ancestry ($) — index and images
1935 State, household members FamilySearch — index and images
Ancestry ($) — index and images
Findmypast ($) — index and images
1945 State, household members FamilySearch — index and images
Findmypast ($) — index and images


For more information on census records, see Florida Census and United States Census.

Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.[edit | edit source]

Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in Florida statewide beginning in 1897, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.

Births

Marriages

Deaths


For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in Florida, see How to Find Florida Birth Records, How to Find Florida Marriage Records, and How to Find Florida Death Records.

Step 3: Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.[edit | edit source]

These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before 1897. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.

Obituaries

Cemeteries


For more information, see Florida Obituaries and Florida Cemeteries.

Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants..[edit | edit source]

Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.

Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Florida Online Genealogy Records.[edit | edit source]

The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the Florida Online Genealogy Records page, including immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records, and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.

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