Genealogy Resources

Genealogy sites are often helpful to those searching for birth family members. Here are some of the best offering adoption-related information and resources.

Ancestry.com
Many free search opportunities available, with a growing emphasis on adoption-related searches.

Andrea and Phil's Genealogy
US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Poland, Ireland.

Cyndi's List
An ever-growing list of genealogy sites on the Web.

Catholic Church Genealogy Research
This site might lead to assistance in locating ancestors who were members of the Catholic Church. Worldwide local church resources.

East European Family History
For families originating in Central and Eastern Europe.

Everton's Genealogy Online
One of the world's largest genealogical research firms, online with searchable files and information.

FamilyFinder CD's
CD's available for purchase with specific information. If the place and dates are right, the price may be worth it.

Family History Centers
Locations of LDS Family History Centers around the world, plus links to online centers.

FamilySearch Internet Genealogy
New free database search from LDS; requires a name.

Family Tree Maker
The commercial site, but there are lots of good, free search ideas to be found. Now a part of Genealogy.com

Genealogical Information Service
GENUKI offers searchable family history information. It's helpful to read the instructions page before diving in.

Genealogy.com Free Search
Free name search tools, covering genealogy sites, databases, SSDI and more!

Genealogy Libraries
State-by-state listing of genealogy libraries. A few have online links or email contacts.

GeneaNet
Gateway to international searchable genealogical databases on the Net. Offered in several languages. Allows global and country-specific searches.

GenForum
Message boards for thousands of individual surnames. Find the name, find others searching for the same name. The site also offers java chat. Easy to use and understand.

MSNBC - Exploring Our Roots
A list of what MSNBC considers some of the best family search sites, including ethnicity and (a few) adoption resources.

National Archives & Records Administration
Sources and resources available through government records: census, immigration, Soundex, more.

Rootsweb Birth Index
This birth index is focused on older records for genealogical purposes but does include some recent information. A surname (last name) is required to search, and information is available for the following states: CA, CT, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, VT, WI, and Canada.

Online Genealogical Databases
Links to genealogical databases online, from GenWeb's Tim Doyle.

Rootsweb Surname Database
Search a surname, find others researching the same name, and contact them.

UK Family History Research
Professional search group, Gentrace.

Where To Begin
The LDS has some good advice for beginners, and then you can move on to their Family History Center.

Worldwide Databases
Extensive resource for the genealogy part of your search.

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