What records should I search?

When researching your family history, it can be overwhelming to know where to start and what records to look for. The key is to begin with the basics, such as census records, birth, marriage and death certificates, and military service records. These records will provide you with names, dates, and locations of your ancestors. From there, you can move on to more specialized records such as immigration and naturalization records, wills and probate records, and historical newspapers. Knowing where your ancestors lived and what they did for a living can also help you determine what other records may be available to search. It's important to keep in mind that not all records are available online or in one central location, so be prepared to do some digging and possibly visit local archives or libraries.

This mind map was published on 17 May 2023 and has been viewed 92 times.