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Question for experts: Did the SSDI start out only as an index to persons who died leaving a spouse to recieve the death benefit? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:11, 20 September 2010 (UTC) | Question for experts: Did the SSDI start out only as an index to persons who died leaving a spouse to recieve the death benefit? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:11, 20 September 2010 (UTC) | ||
=== Tip 3. | === Tip 3. For an ancestor not in the Social Security Death Index === | ||
If you didn't find your deceased ancestor's name on the Social Security Death Index, you can still make a request for a photocopy of the SS-5 form. You will need to send the following information: | If you didn't find your deceased ancestor's name on the Social Security Death Index, you can still make a request for a photocopy of the SS-5 form. You will need to send the following information: | ||
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*Proof of death. | *Proof of death. | ||
Send the information and fee for the search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | Send the information and fee for the search to the following address:<br>Social Security Administration <br>P.O. Box 17772 <br>Baltimore, MD 21290 | ||
=== Tip 4. How can I find the Social Security number for my deceased ancestor if the name is not in the Index? === | === Tip 4. How can I find the Social Security number for my deceased ancestor if the name is not in the Index? === | ||