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Reasons for a person not having a Social Security number include being self-employed. In the early years this included the farmers, many doctors, attorneys and other self-employed professionals. | Reasons for a person not having a Social Security number include being self-employed. In the early years this included the farmers, many doctors, attorneys and other self-employed professionals. | ||
==='''SSDI Contents'''===<br>The SSDI typically has the following information on the individuals: Month and year of the death, Social Security number State where the number was issued and the last zip code of residence or zip code where the death benefit was sent. | ==='''SSDI Contents'''=== | ||
<br>The SSDI typically has the following information on the individuals: Month and year of the death, Social Security number State where the number was issued and the last zip code of residence or zip code where the death benefit was sent. | |||
==='''Obtaining Additional Information Beyond the SSDI'''===<br>When you find an individual in the Index, you can request a full copy of their application, which is known as a SS-5. Rootsweb had made the process easy but is now listed under a page at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 Ancestry.com]. After completing a search, you will find a link in the "Tools" column labeled "SS-5 letter." By clicking on the link, you will find a form letter with the name, Social Security Number, and pertinent dates from the Death Index already filled in. You will need to do the following before mailing the request to the SSA: | ==='''Obtaining Additional Information Beyond the SSDI'''=== | ||
<br>When you find an individual in the Index, you can request a full copy of their application, which is known as a SS-5. Rootsweb had made the process easy but is now listed under a page at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 Ancestry.com]. After completing a search, you will find a link in the "Tools" column labeled "SS-5 letter." By clicking on the link, you will find a form letter with the name, Social Security Number, and pertinent dates from the Death Index already filled in. You will need to do the following before mailing the request to the SSA: | |||
Add your personal contact information to the letter. Add your name, address, and daytime telephone number. | Add your personal contact information to the letter. Add your name, address, and daytime telephone number. | ||
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You can also obtain copies of your ancestor's SS-5 application by:<br>[https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp Online Request for Deceased Individual's Social Security Record], payable by credit card. Fees are the same as a mail request. Print Form SSA-711 “Request for Deceased Individual’s Social Security Record.” found at [http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ssa-711.pdf Social Security]. Call your local Social Security office and request a copy of Form SSA-711. | You can also obtain copies of your ancestor's SS-5 application by:<br>[https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp Online Request for Deceased Individual's Social Security Record], payable by credit card. Fees are the same as a mail request. Print Form SSA-711 “Request for Deceased Individual’s Social Security Record.” found at [http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ssa-711.pdf Social Security]. Call your local Social Security office and request a copy of Form SSA-711. | ||
==='''SS-5 Application Contents'''===<br>The SS-5 application is important to a family history researcher because of the detail it provides. The SS-5 application contains the following information: Applicant's full name, Age at last birthday, Date and place of birth, father and mother's full name (including the mother's maiden name), Gender and date signed and applicant's signature.<br> | ==='''SS-5 Application Contents'''=== | ||
<br>The SS-5 application is important to a family history researcher because of the detail it provides. The SS-5 application contains the following information: Applicant's full name, Age at last birthday, Date and place of birth, father and mother's full name (including the mother's maiden name), Gender and date signed and applicant's signature.<br> | |||
==='''Websites to search'''=== | ==='''Websites to search'''=== | ||