Genealogy Search (All Databases)
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Special Collections at Genealogy Today
Filled with unique family history information & photos, our databases
are updated regularly with new names. Here are a few of the recently established projects.
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Funeral Cards > 22,700 names
A searchable index of funeral cards (a.k.a. mourning or remembrance cards) that provide clues like death date and name of the funeral home.
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Railroad Employees ($)
American railways have been in operation since 1826, and researchers often want to know if their ancestors played a role in its development. Search compiled information from various sources.
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Ration Books > 9,000 names
Food rationing was instituted in 1942, and each family member was issued books by the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Search the largest online WW2 ration book index -- includes images.
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Criminal Records ($)
A collection of original mug shots and wanted posters that provide interesting facts like occupation, age, place of birth, residence, and the crime they committed.
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Business Cards > 1,400 names
Find career information like the name of employer and title of the position held. This database includes many business cards from the RAILROAD industry. Search to see if any of your ancestors left behind a calling card!
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Online Guide to Genealogy
The resources on this site are organized into four sections, each tailored to
different research interests and level of experience in building a family tree.
 | Getting Started
Whether you've been working on your family history for years or just getting started, Genealogy Today can help jump start your research.
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 | Family History
If you've been researching your family tree and find that you're interested in knowing about the details of recent generations, this section is for you.
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 | Research Tools
This area is designed for individuals who have been working on their ancestry and are tracing their family tree for numerous generations.
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 | Advanced Topics
This area of the site is oriented towards professional researchers, librarians, educators and experienced genealogists.
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