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Virginia Social Security Death Index

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

  1. Library of Virginia: The Library of Virginia is an excellent resource for genealogical research in the state. They house a wide range of historical records, including vital records, land records, military records, court records, newspapers, and more. Their website offers online databases, research guides, and access to digitized collections: Library of Virginia
  2. Virginia Department of Historic Resources: The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) is responsible for preserving and managing historic resources in the state. They provide access to historical records, architectural surveys, maps, and more. Their website offers online databases, research guides, and resources for genealogical research: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
  3. FamilySearch: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have a vast collection of Virginia records, including vital records, census records, land records, probate records, and more. You can search their Virginia collections here: FamilySearch – Virginia
  4. Virginia Historical Society: The Virginia Historical Society (VHS) is an important repository of historical materials related to Virginia’s history and culture. They have collections of manuscripts, books, photographs, maps, and more. Their website provides access to online catalogs, digital collections, and research resources: Virginia Historical Society
  5. Virginia Vital Records Office: The Virginia Vital Records Office is responsible for maintaining and issuing birth, death, marriage, and divorce records in the state. Their website provides information on how to request vital records and access genealogical resources: Virginia Vital Records Office

These resources should help you get started with your genealogy research in Virginia. Make sure to explore these websites, archives, societies, and databases to uncover valuable information about your Virginia ancestors.

Virginia Genealogical Resources and Databases available at Ancestry.com

Amelia County, Virginia Births, 1853-96
Prince William County, Virginia Wills, Part 1, 1734-1925
Ritchie County, West Virginia History
Prince William County, Virginia Wills, Part 2, 1734-1920
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1853-56
Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-82
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1853-65
Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1888-96
Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1880-87
Raleigh County, West Virginia Birth Records, 1853-75
Clarke County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-96
Craig County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-96
Culpeper County, Virginia Deaths, 1880-96
West Virginia Cemetery Readings, 1941
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1882-92
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1878-81
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1874-77
Greene County, Virginia Births, 1888-96
Greene County, Virginia Births, 1879-87
New Kent County, Virginia Land Tax Records, 1782
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1894-96
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1888-90
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1891-93
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1885-87
Chesterfield County, Virginia Deaths, 1889-96
Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1866-73
Virginia Immigrants, 1623-66
Virginia Revolutionary War Bounty Land Warrants
Virginia Marriages to 1800
Virginia Census, 1800-90
West Virginia Census, 1860-90
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1883-86
West Virginia History, Vol. 2
Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1886-95
Botetourt County, Virginia Births, 1885-96
Bath County, Virginia Births: 1853-96
Highland County Virginia Birth Records, 1853 – 1896
Page County, Virginia, Cemetery Records, Vol. I (Luray Cemetery)
Brooke County, West Virginia History to 1882
Caroline County, Virginia Births, 1859-68 (except 1863)
Virginia Huguenot Refugees, 1700
Princess Anne County, Virginia Births, 1881-96
Princess Anne County, Virginia Births, 1853-80
Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1876-79
Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1862-75
Early Immigrants to Virginia from the 1500s and 1600s
Territorial Enterprise (Virginia City, Nevada), 1866-67
Richmond, Virginia City Directories, 1889-90
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1860-72
Prince Edward County, Virginia Births, 1862-96
Pulaski County, Virginia Births, 1853-93
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1866-84
Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1883-96
Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1873-79
Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800
Norfolk County, Virginia Will Abstracts, 1710-53
Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1853-73
West Virginia History, Vol. 1
West Virginia Prominent Men
Rockingham County, Virginia Births, 1860-65
Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1885-96
Greene County, Virginia Births, 1853-71
Greene County, Virginia Births, 1872-78
Clarke County, Virginia Births, 1878-96
Virginia County Records Surname Index
Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1879-84
Bland County, Virginia Births: 1861-96
Lunenburg County, Virginia Marriage Bonds, 1763-1821
Powhatan County, Virginia Births, 1853-96
Kingston Parish, Virginia Register, 1749-1827
Craig County, Virginia Births, 1853-96
Charlotte County, Virginia Births, 1875-78
Christ Church Parish, Virginia Records, 1653-1812
Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1875-78
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1875-78
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1872-77
Charlotte County, Virginia Births, 1879-82
Virginia, Prominent Families, Vol. 1-4
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1887-91
Alexandria County, Virginia Births, 1853-59
Virginia Federal Census, 1790
St. Peter’s, Virginia Parish Records, 1680-1787
Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1886-96
Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-85
Albemarle County, Virginia Births, 1890-96
Christ Church Parish, Virginia Deaths, 1653-1812
Virginia Heraldica
Albemarle County, Virginia Births, 1886-89
Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1893-96
Brunswick County, Virginia Births, 1865-73
Brunswick County, Virginia Births, 1853-62
Wheeling, West Virginia Directories, 1888-93
Charlotte County, Virginia Births, 1860-74
Shenandoah County, Virginia Births, 1878-90
Shenandoah County, Virginia Births, 1872-77
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 2
Scots-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3
Prince William County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-96
Prince Edward County, Virginia Deaths, 1880-96
Alleghany County, Virginia Births, 1853-96
West Virginia History, Vol. 3
Virginia Old Churches, Vol. 1
Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1878-85
Virginia Old Churches, Vol. 2
Frederick County Virginia Birth Records, 1855-96
Shenandoah County, Virginia Wills, 1771-91
Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
Virginia Apprentices, 1623-1800
Hopewell, Virginia Memberships, 1759-76
Virginia Colonial Records
Albemarle, Virginia Record of Families, 1744-1890
Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1880-84
Shenandoah County, Virginia, Cemetery Records, Vol. 1 (Woodstock)
Shenandoah County, Virginia Births, 1853-71
Washington County, Virginia Births, 1889-96
Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Births, 1853-96
Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1888-93
Virginia Genealogy Records [4-CD bundle]
Virginia State Database
West Virginia State Database
Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1862-77
Norfolk, Virginia Directories, 1888-91
Rockingham County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-61
Virginia Biographical Encyclopedia
Brunswick County, Virginia Births, 1874-79
Pittsylvania County, Virginia History
Virginia Early Quaker Records
Spotsylvania, Virginia County Records, 1721-1800
Frederick County, Virginia Hopewell Friends History
Alexandria County, Virginia Births, 1865-96
Chesterfield County, Virginia Births, 1892-96
Territorial Enterprise (Virginia City, Nevada), 1886-92
Charles Parish Records, York County, Virginia, 1648-1789
Prince William County, Virginia Births, 1853-77
Prince William County, Virginia Births, 1878-96
Brunswick County, Virginia Births, 1880-96
Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1881-87
Affiliate – Virginia Map Collection
Affiliate – West Virginia Map Collection
Shenandoah County, Virginia Births, 1891-96

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