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Finding United States Birth Records

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How to find your ancestor’s birth record: Process for finding birth records:


 * Check online indexes and digital images
 * Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
 * Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)

Why would I want to search for a birth record?


 * May give the exact date and place where the child was born
 * May indicate where the parents were born
 * Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.

What information does a birth record include?


 * Name of child
 * Birth date and place of child
 * Father’s name
 * Mother’s name including maiden
 * Birthplaces of parents