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Pennsylvania Social Security Death Index

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

  1. Pennsylvania State Archives: The Pennsylvania State Archives is the official repository for Pennsylvania’s historical records. They house a wide range of genealogical resources, including birth, marriage, and death records, land records, military records, naturalization records, and more. Their website provides access to online databases, finding aids, research guides, and information on visiting the archives: Pennsylvania State Archives
  2. Historical Society of Pennsylvania: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies in the United States. They have an extensive collection of manuscripts, books, maps, and other materials related to Pennsylvania history and genealogy. Their website offers access to online catalogs, finding aids, and digital collections: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
  3. Pennsylvania State Library: The Pennsylvania State Library, located in Harrisburg, is another valuable resource for genealogical research. They hold a variety of historical records and publications, including family histories, local histories, newspapers, and more. Their website provides information on accessing their collections and online resources: Pennsylvania State Library
  4. Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office: The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office maintains records related to historic properties and sites in Pennsylvania. These records can be useful for genealogical research, particularly if your ancestors were associated with specific locations or buildings. Their website offers information on historic preservation and access to resources: Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office
  5. FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have a significant collection of Pennsylvania records, including birth, marriage, and death records, census records, church records, probate records, and more. You can search their Pennsylvania collections here: FamilySearch – Pennsylvania

These resources should provide you with a good starting point for your genealogy research in Pennsylvania. Be sure to explore these websites, archives, libraries, and databases to uncover valuable information about your Pennsylvania ancestors.

Pennsylvania Genealogical Resources and Databases available at Ancestry.com

Pennsylvania Naturalizations, 1740-73
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Indentures, 1771-73
York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1894: Wolf’s (St. Paul’s) Reformed and Lutheran Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1869: St. David’s/Sherman’s Reformed and Lutheran Church
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1769-1864: Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Congregation
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Church Records
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township
Trinity Union Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1760-1829
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-98: Keller’s Lutheran Church Records
Tohickon Union Lutheran Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1750-1800
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1744-1801: Tohickon Union Reformed Church
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Church Records
York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy’s Private Pastoral Record
York County, Pennsylvania, 1733-1800: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1800-56: Emmanuel’s Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1800-46: First Trinity Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1773-1901: Lischy’s Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1803: Quickel’s (Zion) Lutheran and Reformed Church
Sherman’s (St. David’s) Union Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1800
Norristown, Pennsylvania Directories, 1888-93
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Directories, 1889-1892
Reading, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-90
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1753-1851: Indian Creek Reformed Church
Goshert’s Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1879-1957
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1851-92: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1787-1856: St. Peter’s Yellow Church
Erie, Pennsylvania City Directories, 1889-93
York Weekly Record (Pennsylvania) Obituaries, 1998-99
York County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1749-1819
Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1748-1854: Falckner Swamp Reformed Congregation
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1770-1865: Trinity Reformed Church of Pottstown
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1757-1885: Upper Milford Reformed Congregation
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1858: Jordan Reformed Congregation
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1782-1856: Christ Lutheran Congregation
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania: Hilffrich Pastoral Records
Trexlertown Union Church, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1784-1882
Berks County, Pennsylvania Estate Records, 1752-1914
Berks County, Pennsylvania Estate Records, 1752-1914
Berks County, Pennsylvania Estate Records, 1752-1914
Berks County, Pennsylvania Estate Records, 1752-1914
Berks County, Pennsylvania Delayed Births
Berks County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1885-1929
Berks County, Pennsylvania Births, 1876-1906
Reading, Pennsylvania Births, 1876-1905
Pennsylvania Foreign Oaths of Allegiance, Vol. 2
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1800-55: Hoffman Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1936: Reformed Congregation of St. Paul’s/Wolf’s Church
Lutheran and Reformed Blimyer’s Union Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1851
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation at Rossville, York County, Pennsylvania, 1843-88
Bradford, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-93
York County, Pennsylvania, 1801-73: Canadochly Lutheran and Reformed Congregations
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1794-1906: Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church
Williamsport, Pennsylvania Directories, 1889-92
Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1805: Cacusi or Hain’s Reformed Church
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1896-1936
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1709-60
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1774-1840
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania History
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Directories, 1888-92
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1819
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1774-1846: Schwaben Creek
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1777-1854: Stone Valley Lutheran and Reformed Congregations
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1756-1845: Christ Union Church
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Directory, 1890
Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1762-1810: Longswamp Reformed Church records
Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pennsylvania) Obituaries, 1998-99
Pennsylvania Irish Quaker Immigrants, 1682-1750
Fulton County, Pennsylvania, 1805-1930: St. Paul’s Church
Lowhill Reformed Congregation, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1769-1881
Zion Lutheran Church, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, 1889-1943
Saddler’s Lutheran Church Baptisms, York County, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
Indiana County, Pennsylvania Normal School Directory, 1909-10
Irish Quaker Immigration into Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode Index
Pennsylvania Biographical Sketches
Pennsylvania Census Index, 1772-1890
Pennsylvania Foreign Oaths of Allegiance
Pennsylvania Founding Families 1611-1911
Pennsylvania German Pioneers
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-90
York County, Pennsylvania Biographical History
Pennsylvania Naturalizations 1740-73
Pennsylvania Database
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Records
Swamp Reformed (Little Cocalico) Church, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1788-1822
Affiliate – Pennsylvania Map Collection
Trinity Tuplehocken Reformed Congregation Births, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1800-56
Pennsylvania Methodist Church Records, 1908
Pennsylvania Federal Census, 1790
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Probate Index, 1729-1850
Dryland Union Lutheran Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1832
Pennsylvania: Reformed Congregation of Roth’s Church Baptisms, York County 1818-1900
Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1785-1874: Lutheran and Reformed Congregations
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1788-1885: Neshaminy Presbyterian Church
Allentown, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887, 1889-90
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1743-99
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1710-1800: Southampton Dutch Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1764-1800: Strayer’s (Salem) Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1758-1800: First Moravian Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1801-53: Trinity Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1800: First Reformed (Trinity) Church
York County, Pennsylvania: Creutz Creek Church Records
Private Church Registers to 1800, York County, Pennsylvania
York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1760-1800: Codorus Township
Chanceford Township, York County, Pennsylvania Church Records
Springfield Township Church Records, York County, Pennsylvania, 1755-1801
York County, Pennsylvania Church Records to 1800
Scranton, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890-92
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1747-1875: Millbach Reformed Congregation
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1800: Trinity Union Lutheran and Reformed Church
York County, Pennsylvania, 1833-1935: Holtzschwamm Church (Reformed)

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