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*'''Finding Parents:''' The earliest Utah statewide death recording began in 1897, with Salt Lake City recording deaths as early as 1848. Statewide registration didn't begin until 1905, and was generally complied with by 1919. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Utah death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' The earliest Utah statewide death recording began in 1897, with Salt Lake City recording deaths as early as 1848. Statewide registration didn't begin until 1905, and was generally complied with by 1919. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Utah 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]]. | ||
=== Utah Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the 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 Utah Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Utah Death Records|Death records]], [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Utah Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Utah Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Utah Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Utah Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Utah Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Utah Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Utah Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Utah Church Records|Church records]], [[Utah Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Utah Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Utah Death Records|Death Records]], [[Utah Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Utah Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Utah Church Records|Church Records]], [[Utah Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Utah Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Utah Death Records|Death records]], [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Utah Census|Census]], [[Utah Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Utah Biography|Biography]], [[Utah Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Utah Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Utah Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Utah Church Records|Church Records]], [[Utah Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Utah Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Utah Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Utah Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Utah Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Utah Biography|Biography]], [[Utah History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Utah Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Utah Census|Census]], [[Utah Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Utah Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Utah Biography|Biography]], [[Utah Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Utah Military Records|Military Records]], [[Utah Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Utah Biography|Biography]], [[Utah History|History]] | |||
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To look for more Utah records, go here | |||
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Revision as of 19:12, 23 January 2015
Utah Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Utah
- Utah Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Utah Birth Records
- How to find Utah Marriage Records
- How to find Utah Death Records
Utah Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Utah.
- Birth information: Statewide registration of births began in 1905 in Utah and was generally complied with by 1917. 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 earliest Utah statewide death recording began in 1897, with Salt Lake City recording deaths as early as 1848. Statewide registration didn't begin until 1905, and was generally complied with by 1919. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Utah 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.
Utah Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the 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 records, Death 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 Utah records, go here