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Back to [[Family History for the Flummoxed]] [[ | Back to: [[Family History for the Flummoxed]] ''': '''[[Flummoxed - Extending Family Lines]] | ||
'''Note:''' This page is part of the Flummoxed series and made to help those who haven't found family history information in the usual places. | '''Note:''' This page is part of the Flummoxed series and made to help those who haven't found family history information in the usual places. More information about searching the usual places is on the [[Flummoxed - Extending Family Lines]] page. | ||
== Most Common Reason == | |||
The most common reason for not finding family records from the modern period is that they haven't been released to the public and put in archives. That doesn't mean they are not accessible, but to get the records you may need to: | |||
#Fill out a form. | |||
#Prove relationship. | |||
#Pay a fee. | |||
== Governmental Vital Records == | |||
Instructions for getting vital records from government agencies from most countries can usually be found easily on the Internet. Beware because non-governmental entrepreneurs also advertise on the Internet who will often charge you more than the government agency to get you the record. When searching the Internet, try to pick the governmental site (often with a ".gov" address). | |||
== Religious Records == | |||
Religious organizations like parishes and synagogues worldwide are also on the Internet today. Contact them directly by email or by letter. Often they do not have set procedures for obtaining recent records, but most will try to help you find information about your immediate family members and direct ancestors in the modern period. | |||
== Letter Writing Guides == | |||
If you need information from a foreign country, search this FamilySearch Wiki for "Letter Writing Guide" along with the name of the country in which you are searching. | |||
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