Genealogical Research

Finding Family and Historical Records
Genealogical study of your family background and other historical investigations may require reviewing and obtaining birth and death records, other public records and documents, libraries’ and historical societies’ information and naturalization records.

Birth and Death Records

• Pennsylvania Birth and Death Records
• Obtaining Birth Records for U.S. Citizens Born Abroad / Obtaining a Certificate of Citizenship for a U.S. Citizen Born Abroad / Birth and Death Records Maintained by Foreign Countries
• Birth Records for Alien Children Adopted by U.S. Citizens / Records of Births and Deaths Occurring on Vessels or Aircraft on the High Seas
• Death Reports for U.S. Citizens Who Die Abroad / Death Reports for Military Personnel

Other Public Records

Public Records

• Census Records
• Civil and Criminal Court Records
• Deeds
• Divorce
• Estates
• Guardianship
• Maps
• Marriage Records
• Military Records

Other Sources and Information

• Local Libraries and Online Historical Societies
• Naturalization Records