Nebraska Introduction

United States   Nebraska    Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Nebraska. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the Family History Library
The Family History Library has many of the records described in these Nebraska Wiki pages. The major holdings include published local histories, church and cemetery transcripts, census records, and agency records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The library has purchased some records on microfilm from the National Archives and the Nebraska State Historical Society.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at

Family History Centers.

FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in online or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:


 * The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS
 * NEBRASKA - BIOGRAPHY
 * NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS - CEMETERIES
 * NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS, OMAHA - DIRECTORIES


 * The record type you want to search, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS
 * NEBRASKA - BIOGRAPHY
 * NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS - CEMETERIES
 * NEBRASKA, DOUGLAS, OMAHA - DIRECTORIES

The page titles in the Nebraska Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.