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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.
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 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.
Friends of Arizona Archives
Their primary goal is to "foster, support and enhance access to Arizona's public, private and archival records."
Genealogy and Family Tree Research
Our Guide to Searching on the Internet provides useful tools and tips for you.
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."
Genealogy Helplist Arizona
Volunteers who will assist with your research.
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."
Phoenix Cemeteries
Addresses and phone numbers are included.
Political Graveyard
Find politicians, judges and diplomats in cemeteries and memorial sites.
Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
Theses are volunteers who will do research..
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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