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Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

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Overview

This guide highlights different U.S. Government resources on genealogical information, including on ancestry, military records, and where to conduct further research either at a national or state archive, state historical society, local library, or a Federal Depository Library.

U.S. Government Resources for Genealogical Research

Check out some U.S. Government resources on genealogical research.

	Genealogy U.S. Census Bureau Analyze census data, including information on based on different populations.
	How can topographic maps be useful in genealogical research? U.S. Geological Survey Use topographic maps to learn about family and local histories.
	Immigrant Records at the National Archives National Archives and Records Administration Dive into records concerning immigrants from the late 1700s to the early 2000s.
	Local History & Genealogy Reference Services Library of Congress Explore the collections and learn about some recommended search tips.
	The Official Federal Land Records Site Bureau of Land Management Access the Federal land conveyance records, including images to "more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1788 and the present."
	Where to Write for Vital Records National Center for Health Statistics Find out how to obtain a copy of vital records for each state or territory, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records