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Kentucky Social Security Death Index

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A quick way to find your ancestors is to search the Kentucky 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 Kentucky Social Security Death Index is one of the largest and most useful databases available. The Kentucky Social Security Death Index works best for finding information about individuals who died in the mid-1960s or later. The Kentucky 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 Kentucky Genealogy Resources

  1. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives: The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) is a valuable resource for genealogical research in Kentucky. They house various collections, including vital records, census records, military records, land records, and more. Their website provides access to online databases, research guides, and digitized collections: Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
  2. Kentucky Historical Society: The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Kentucky. They maintain a wide range of genealogical resources, including family papers, photographs, manuscripts, and published works. Their website offers access to online databases, research guides, and educational resources: Kentucky Historical Society
  3. Kentucky Vital Records: The Office of Vital Statistics in Kentucky is responsible for maintaining birth and death records, as well as marriage and divorce records. Their website provides information on how to obtain copies of vital records, including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees: Kentucky Vital Records
  4. FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They offer a wide range of records and resources for Kentucky, including birth, marriage, and death records, census records, land records, and more. You can search their Kentucky collections here: FamilySearch – Kentucky

These resources should help you get started with your genealogy research in Kentucky. Be sure to explore these websites and repositories to uncover valuable information about your Kentucky ancestors.

Kentucky Genealogical Resources and Databases available at Ancestry.com

Louisville, Kentucky Directory, 1887
Paducah, Kentucky Directory, 1890-91
Kentucky Land Grants
Lincoln County, Kentucky Marriage (1793-1800) & Will (1801-1807) Records
Fayette County, Kentucky Wills 1794-1818
Green County, Kentucky Wills 1796-1824
Greenup County, Kentucky Will Records: 1822-1843
Mercer County, Kentucky Wills 1818-26
Kentucky Marriage 2
Kentucky Marriage
Kentucky Census, 1810-90
Mason County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1804-60 Vol. II-VI
Bath County, Kentucky Wills, 1811-24
Mercer County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1800-30 Vol. II-III
Montgomery County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1817-50
Clark County, Kentucky Wills 1792-1826, Vol. 1-2
Daviess County, Kentucky Census, 1900
Kentucky State Database
Jessamine County, Kentucky Marriage Records 1799-1820
Kentucky Will Index, vol. 1 & 2
Barren County, Kentucky Wills, 1800-24
Lincoln County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1781-92
Madison County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1790-1843
Kentucky Death Index, 1911-present
Louisville, Kentucky Directories, 1890
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Directory, 1832
Mason County, Kentucky, Cemetery Records, Volume I
Bourbon County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1786-1800
Caldwell County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1809-28
Fayette County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1803-14
Fleming County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1798-1851
Covington, Kentucky Directories, 1890, 1892
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Directory, 1886
Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
Kentucky & Tennessee: 1865
Kentucky Census, Reconstructed, 1790
Kentucky Will Index, Vol. 2
Franklin County, Kentucky Marriage Records, 1790-1815, Volume I
Affiliate – Kentucky Map Collection

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