Nevada, United States Genealogy

United States  Nevada Guide to Nevada genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Nevada Information
Nevada is a state in the western portion of the United States. It is divided into 16 counties. Nevada was the 36th State to join the Union on	October 31, 1864. It was created from the Nevada Territory. The State Capital is Carson City.

Nevada Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the county level in Nevada Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

Counties
Many genealogy records are kept at the county level. Counties: Independent Cities: Carson City

Extinct or Renamed Counties: Also other counties having records for Nevada residents. See also: Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona for further details.

Nevada Migration Routes
Applegate Trail· California Trail· Central Overland Trail· Mormon Trail to Southern California· Old Trail· Central Pacific Railroad· Southern Pacific Railroad· Union Pacific Railroad

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Additional Resources

 * Cyndi's List - Nevada genealogy sites on the internet
 * Wyoming Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of Nevada
 * Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for Nevada
 * Ancestorhunt.com - resources for Nevada genealogy research
 * Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for Nevada
 * Nevada Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links