United States National Records

Learn how to research families from the United States.
Step 1: Trace the family in the federal census.
Step 2: Find government birth, marriage, and death records.
Step 3: Utilize nationwide record types to learn more about your ancestors.

Research Foundations

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Step 1: Federal Census
BMD Certificates
Step 2: Vital Records

National Records

Rolling wheat fields
Land and Property
last will and testament with old fashioned quill
Probate
military memorabilia with picture of soldier
Military Records

gavel and book
Court Records

newspaper stand
Newspapers

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