Illinois Social Security Death Index
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A quick way to find your ancestors is to search the Illinois Social Security Death Index. The Social Security Death Index contains names, birth dates, death dates, Social Security numbers, and other useful information for more than 90 million people.
The Illinois Social Security Death Index is one of the largest and most useful databases available. The Illinois Social Security Death Index works best for finding information about individuals who died in the mid-1960s or later. The Illinois Social Security Death Index is a compilation of information about deceased persons who filed for and received Social Security numbers, who were paid Social Security benefits at some point in their lives, and whose death was reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The link below will direct you to Ancestry.com’s Social Security Death Index which is generated from the U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
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Other Genealogy Resources
- Illinois State Archives: The Illinois State Archives is the official repository for the state’s historical records. They hold a vast collection of genealogical resources, including vital records, land records, military records, court records, and more. You can access their online databases and explore their collections here: Illinois State Archives
- Illinois State Genealogical Society: The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting genealogical research in Illinois. Their website offers various resources, including research guides, webinars, databases, and access to their publications: Illinois State Genealogical Society
- FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They offer a vast collection of records and resources, including Illinois birth, marriage, and death records, census records, probate records, and more. You can search their Illinois collections here: FamilySearch – Illinois
- Cook County Genealogy Online: For those researching ancestors in Cook County, which includes the city of Chicago, Cook County Genealogy Online provides access to a variety of records, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, naturalization records, and more. You can search their database and view records here: Cook County Genealogy Online
These resources should help you get started with your genealogy research in Illinois. Be sure to explore these websites and repositories to uncover valuable information about your Illinois ancestors.
Genealogical Resources and Databases available at Ancestry.com
Illinois Marriage Records, 1851-1900
Elmhurst Press (Elmhurst, Illinois) Obituaries, 1988-98
Illinois Marriages to 1850
Wunders Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois
Livingston County, Illinois, Farmers Directory, 1917
Sangamon, Illinois Directory, 1889
Kankakee City, Illinois Directory, 1876
Stephenson County, Illinois Farmer Directory, 1917
Alton, Illinois Directory, 1890
Illinois Census, 1810-90
Joliet, Illinois Directories, 1884-92
Illinois Public Land Purchase Records
Illinois Society of the S.A.R. Yearbook, 1896
Springfield, Illinois City Directory, 1855
Adams County, Illinois Directory, 1892
Illinois Quaker Records
Metamora, Illinois Directory, 1890
Nauvoo, Illinois Tax Index, 1842
Champaign, Illinois Newspaper Index, 1892
Rock Island and Moline, Illinois Directories, 1882-92
Danville, Illinois Directory, 1889
Peoria, Illinois Directory, 1890
Quincy, Illinois Directories, 1887-90
Illinois Census, 1820
Fulton County, Illinois Farmers Directory, 1917
Evanston, Illinois Directories, 1890-93
Illinois: 1864
Illinois State Database
East St. Louis, Illinois Directory, 1889-90
Affiliate – Illinois Map Collection
