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*'''Finding Parents:''' The State of Connecticut began recording deaths in 1897. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Connecticut death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' The State of Connecticut began recording deaths in 1897. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Connecticut death records]] | ||
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | *'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | ||
=== Connecticut Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. | |||
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| '''1. What you are looking for:''' | |||
| '''2. Try these records first:''' | |||
| '''3. Other useful records''' | |||
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| Birth information | |||
| [[How to Find Connecticut Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Connecticut Death Records|Death records]], [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Connecticut Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Connecticut Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Connecticut Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Connecticut Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Connecticut Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Connecticut Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Church Records|Church records]], [[Connecticut Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Connecticut Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Connecticut Death Records|Death Records]], [[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Connecticut Church Records|Church Records]], [[Connecticut Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Connecticut Birth Records|Birth records]][[How to Find Connecticut Death Records|Death records]], [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Connecticut Census|Census]], [[Connecticut Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Biography|Biography]], [[Connecticut Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Connecticut Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Connecticut Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Church Records|Church Records]], [[Connecticut Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Connecticut Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Connecticut Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Connecticut Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Connecticut Biography|Biography]], [[Connecticut History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Connecticut Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Connecticut Census|Census]], [[Connecticut Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Connecticut Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Connecticut Biography|Biography]], [[Connecticut Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Connecticut Military Records|Military Records]], [[Connecticut Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Connecticut Biography|Biography]], [[Connecticut History|History]] | |||
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Revision as of 16:37, 23 January 2015
Connecticut Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Connecticut
- Connecticut Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Connecticut Birth Records
- How to find Connecticut Marriage Records
- How to find Connecticut Death Records
Connecticut Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Alaska.
- Birth information: Birth records in Connecticut start on the state level in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1819. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: The State of Connecticut began recording deaths in 1897. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Connecticut death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Connecticut Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth recordsDeath records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |
To look for more Connecticut records, go here