Learn how to unlock valuable family history details using Social Security records! This comprehensive guide covers all four types of Social Security records: the Death Index (SSDI), Applications and Claims Index, Numident Files, and the original SS-5 applications. I’ll show you:
– Where to find these records for free
– How each record type reveals different ancestor details
– Step-by-step search strategies for Ancestry, FamilySearch & MyHeritage
– Latest instructions for requesting SS-5 forms (updated 2024)
– Pro tips for breaking through research roadblocks
In the handout, get a handy chart showing what information you’ll find in each record type. Perfect for genealogists of all levels looking to discover birth places, parents’ names, employment history, and even ancestors’ signatures. Get the handout with your membership.
Use genealogical research strategies to locate individuals with common names in historical records. Finding specific ancestors when names are common presents a unique challenge for family historians. This guide demonstrates...
Academy members – Use this link below to watch the replay of Connie’s presentation from September 2, 2026 on Grouping DNA Matches on Ancestry.com https://genealogytv.org/courses/2026-academy-exclusive-lessons/lessons/grouping-dna-matches-on-ancestry-com/
