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Discover 10 Substitutes for Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Discover 10 Substitutes for Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Discover alternative sources for vital records in Pennsylvania. From funeral home records to church baptisms, burial records, probate records, and more, explore methods for finding birth, marriage, and death dates of ancestors when official vital records are unavailable.

Creating Your Own Data Sets from FamilySearch

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Creating Your Own Data Sets from FamilySearch

Collected Notes on Census Records

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Collected Notes on Census Records

Image of 1940 US Census with Pennsylvania listed as birth place.

Using U.S. Census Records To Boost Your Pennsylvania Genealogy Research

Census records are a common starting point for family history research in Pennsylvania. In this post, I will guide you through the process of using US Census Records to both start your Pennsylvania genealogy research and enhance your Pennsylvania genealogy research.

Podcast Episode 73: 10 Ways to Get Birth and Death Information for Your Ancestors

Podcast Episode 73: 10 Ways to Get Birth and Death Information for Your Ancestors

Sometimes we can't find birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage licenses on our ancestors. These are the 10 records I look for as a substitute for vital records for my ancestors. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your