Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Alaska, United States | |
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| Flag of Alaska | |
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| Location of Alaska | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Vital |
| Collection years | 1816-1959 |
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| Alaska State Archives | |
Contents
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection includes births (1816 to 1912), marriages (1816 to 1959), and deaths (1816-1959) from the Alaska State Archives.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
| You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-1959. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
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Birth
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Marriage
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Death
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Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
- Various Birth Records
Early Birth Record Index 1833
Birth Certificate 1912
Delayed Birth Certificate 1911
- Various Marriage Records
Marriage Index
Marriage Certificate 1950
Marriage License Docket 1956
Record of Marriage 1913
- Various Death Records
Death Index
Death Certificate 1940
Death Certificate Back
Record of Death 1936
Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
Coverage tables for this collection are available in the wiki article Alaska, Vital Records Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records.
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the individual
- The date of the event or the name of a spouse or parent
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name by visiting the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:
- Select the County or District
- Select the Record Type, Volume, and Year Range to view the images.
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use the age or estimated birth date to search census records
- Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
- Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in county records
- Look for probate records around the time of the individual's death. There could be a will with additional information
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Locate a copy of the original record
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
- If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
- Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Alaska.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
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