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Begin your search here for the best genealogy resources on the web for genealogical research. You can find archives, records, and history of your Arizona ancestors.
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Arizona Birth and Death Certificates

The State of Arizona put birth and death certificates online to make it easier for people to do genealogical research. The online service is free.

Arizona Department of Library, Archives and Public Records

The Genealogical Research Center has the second largest collection of family history information in the State of Arizona.

Arizona Family History Expo

Get the details about the Family History Expo. The Family History Expo is a workshop in Mesa, Arizona is for people who are interested in studying genealogy.

Arizona Genealogy Advisory Board

"Membership is open to individuals and societies with an interest in genealogical research and preservation of and access to public and private records."

Arizona Historical Society

Focus on Central Arizona history.

Arizona Vital Records Information

Information about where to obtain copies of Arizona vital records, such as birth & death certificates, marriage licenses & divorce decrees.

Black Family Genealogy & History Society

A nonprofit organizations with the mission of researching and preserving the story of Arizona's African American communities. At monthly meetings members share experiences, insights and research tips. Monthly genealogy classes.

Board for Certification of Genealogists

There are only two in Maricopa County.

Family History Centers of Arizona

Family History Centers are associated with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and have access to its large collection of information.

Family History Land

Genealogical research, classes and trips.

Family History Society of Arizona

A non-profit with chapter sin Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Mesa, Maryvale, and Paradise Valley.

Free Public Records Search

Our Guide to Searching on the Internet provides useful tools and tips for you.

Friends of Arizona Archives

Their primary goal is to "foster, support and enhance access to Arizona's public, private and archival records."

Genealogy Exchange & Surname Registry

"A genealogical data exchange where visitors and researchers alike can go to find specific persons, and exchange specific data with one another."

Ghost Towns of Arizona

By Ghosttowns.com. An interactive map of Arizona ghost town information.

Hayden Arizona Pioneer Biographies Collection

Biographical essays written or compiled by Senator Carl Hayden. He compiled research data for 1,927 individuals, and completed biographical texts for 830 of them.

Hohokam Indians of the Tucson Basin

The complete version online, by Linda M. Gregonis & Karl J. Reinhard.

Lineages' Genealogy Site: Arizona

"A genealogy reference library and resource center built and maintained by professional genealogists."

Mexico-Related Genealogy Sites

From the Library of Congress.

Phoenix Cemeteries

Addresses and phone numbers are included.

Political Graveyard

Find politicians, judges and diplomats in cemeteries and memorial sites.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

The Onk Akimel Au-Authm (Pima) and the Xalchidom Pii-pash (Maricopa) live in this community in metro Phoenix.

Social Security Death Index

Provided by Ancestry.com. Over 63 million records.

Southwest Jewish Archives

From the University of Arizona.  Information focused on the history of the Jews in the desert Southwest.

West Valley Genealogical Society

A non-profit corporation dedicated to finding, recording, and sharing genealogical information.

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