Have you looked in the Social Security Death Index records for your ancestors? In this clip from a previous episode about the Social Security Death Index, a.k.a. as the SSDI, you’ll learn about this valuable set of records. We’ll also dig deeper into the Social Security Applications & Claims Index , what you get when you send off for the original Social Security Application (SS-5) and how you can expand your family tree as you do your genealogy research.
Vital records are the foundation of most family trees but knowing how to read them well is a different skill altogether. In this episode we dig into birth, marriage, and...
Most genealogists rely on death certificates, obituaries, and cemetery records—but what if you’re missing some of the most valuable clues? In this video, we’re exploring five overlooked death-related records that...
