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Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama) Newspaper Obituaries (1947 - 2023)

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Birmingham News Obituaries in Birmingham, Alabama

The Birmingham News obituary archives are an invaluable resource for uncovering the untold and long-forgotten stories of Birmingham, Alabama’s rich history. This makes the Birmingham News obituary archives a crucial tool for anyone who wants to trace their roots back to the Yellowhammer State.

Here are a few reasons why checking out the Birmingham News local obituaries can be so helpful in your genealogy search:

  • It can help you find new branches on your family tree
  • You can connect with surviving distant family members
  • The rich stories that accompany obituaries can give you more insight into who your ancestors were and where you come from
  • You can dive into nearly 150 years of rich local stories and records - all available in the GenealogyBank records

How to Search Birmingham News Obituary Archives

Just type in your relative's last name and hit “Search.” It’s a great first step in your journey to uncover more about your family’s past.

If you want to narrow your search:

  • Step One: Type in the full name of your relative for more specific results
  • Step Two: Add a keyword like a school or town to focus your search
  • Step Three: Leave out certain more generic keywords to avoid results that don’t relate to your family
  • Step Four: Use a specific year range to help sort through common names
  • Step Five: Try sorting your results a few different ways to see the best matches or the newest or oldest entries first

Tips for a Good Search:

  • Start with what you know about recent family members - home towns, professions etc. - common information can help you link records and uncover new family members
  • Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often used them instead of full names
  • If you’re looking for information on a female relative, search under her husband’s name - as many older records will include this information
  • Include common misspellings to catch any errors that might have been made back then

Other Helpful Resources:

  • US Newspaper Archives
  • Birth, Marriage, and other Vital Records
  • Passenger Lists
  • Government Publications
  • Social Security Death Index
  • Cultural and Ancestry-Specific Archives

Looking to learn more about tracing your family history? Head over to the GenealogyBank Learning Center for more tips and inspiration.

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