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Death certificates
How to use death certificates for family history

Discover much more about using death records for family tree research, and how these key resources can help you find your ancestors, with our in-depth guide.

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Marriage certificates
How to use marriage certificates for family history

Marriage records can reveal new generations, confirm family connections, and provide vital clues for building your family tree. Find out what information is available and how to obtain marriage certificates in this in-depth guide.

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Birth certificate
How to use birth certificates for family history

The lives of our ancestors are punctuated by the dates of those vital life events: birth, marriage, and death. These records can provide much more information than just when these important events took place, shedding light on your ancestor's family, where they lived, and even their occupation. Find out more in our guide to using birth certificates.

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