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Searching the Social Security Death Index
Learn how to search and use the free US Social Security Death Index to find information on your deceased ancestors. The Social Security Death Index is a database containing names, birth and death dates for over 72 million Americans. Learn how to use the Social Security Death Index and where to search the SSDI online for free.

Births, Marriages & Deaths in the Family Tree
The lifeblood of the family tree, births, marriages and deaths can be found in civil and church records around the world. Learn what time periods these vital records cover, what information they contain, and where to find them (both online and off).