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About the Social Security Number

Describes how Social Security numbers are formatted.

Ancestry.com - Social Security Death Index - FAQ

DEATH MASTER FILE EXTRACT OUTPUT RECORD SPECIFICATIONS 11/2011**

For those that download the free Death Master File from http://ssdmf.info/download.html this link provides the record layout for the data.

FamilySearch Wiki - Social Security Death Index (SSDI)

FamilySearch Wiki - U.S. Social Security Records for Genealogists

FamilySearch Wiki - United States Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)

How to Find a Missing Person Through Social Security | eHow.com

The Social Security Administration knows the address for just about everyone in the US. If you need to contact a missing family member, but don't know where they are, SSA can help, by forwarding a letter to them. Here's how it works.

How to Find Someone's Social Security Number | eHow.com

Finding the SSN of a relative can be useful for searching their family history, and sometimes essential for obtaining certain records. This article covers sources of information for finding a Social Security Number.

How to Get a Copy of Your Parents Social Security Application Forms for Family History Research | eHow.com

Applications are filed by almost every American to receive a Social Security number. These applications are a rich source of genealogical information, and include full names, maiden names, parents names, place of work, and so much more. A great resource to know about.

How to Obtain a Copy of a Social Security Application Form: SS-5

From About.com.

I Dream of Genealogy Research - Social Security SS-5 Applications

Scanned images of some Social Security (SS-5) Applications. Most applications contain parents' names, including mother's maiden name, employment information, birthdate, and residency.

Lost Persons Letter Forwarding by the SSA

National Genealogical Society | Online Courses

The courses are open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount.

RootsWeb Guide Lesson Number 10 - Social Security Death Index

Shirley Hornbeck's This and That Genealogy Tips on Social Security

Social Security Administration & Genealogy FAQ

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Social Security Applications: A Source for Finding the Names of Immigrants' Parents

By Megan A. Smolenyak.

Social Security History - The SSN Numbering Scheme

Social Security Number FAQ

Structure of Social Security Numbers