Frequently
occurring First Names and Surnames from the 1990 CensusIncludes lists of the 10 most common surnames, the 10 most common female first names, and the 10 most common male first names, as well as a search form that allows one to learn the frequency that a name appears in the 1990 U.S. census.
SurnameWebA genealogy site about surnames, that provides origins, web page links, home pages, resource centers, and its own patented search system. Available in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese.
U.S.
Surname DistributionEnter a surname (last name) on the form and a map showing the distribution of people with this surname within the United States according to the 1850, the 1880, the 1920, and the 1990 censuses will display. Links to other "name" sites.
Social
Security Death Index (SSDI)The master death index contains information on over 64,549,349 Americans who were issued a Social Security number and for whom a lump sum death benefit is recorded through December 22, 2000.
Social
Security Death Index (SSDI)Interactive SearchUpdated with the November 2000 release, this master death index contains information on 64,913,519 Americans who were issued a Social Security number and for whom a death benefit is recorded.
Where
to Write for Vital RecordsDirect access to individual state and territory information. Includes steps for obtaining foreign or high-seas birth, death, and certificates of citizenship. Entire document is available as a pdf file.
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