Delaware Genealogy Records

Delaware genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse DE archived records, history, census information and more online

State archives, libraries, and official repositories are the best starting point for manuscripts, local histories, newspapers, and curated research guides.

• State of Delaware Digital Archives DocumentsThe first state provides vast historic records, examine 17th century documents, civil war records, coroners reports, pauper books, laws, slavery...
• Delaware State Archives and Libraries SearchAccess recommended genealogy records sources, locate family history centers and search births, deaths and marriages
• Probate Records Database for DelawareSearch historic probate case files at public library archives by name, date, race or county

Census indexes, historical collections, and broad research databases can help you place individuals in time and location before requesting deeper records.

• Guide to Delaware Public Library Archive CollectionsReview census, Revolutionary War, Civil War and vital records
• National Archives Delaware Mid Atlantic RegionLook for ancestors, where they lived and what did they did, use census, naturalization and military service records, ships passenger lists, check for.

Land grants, probate materials, deed history, court archives, military records, and other special collections that can reveal relationships and migrations.

• Delaware Historic MapsFind locations of towns, cities, landmarks and descriptions over time to aid genealogical research of family history

Genealogical societies, volunteer projects, surname forums, and local organizations often provide finding aids and specialized local knowledge.

• USGenWeb Archives DelawareSearch the Delaware USGenWeb archives statewide projects and county sites, access the Migrations Project National Database, read biographies

• Delaware Public Records HubReturn to the main Delaware public-record directory and browse more official record categories.
• Delaware Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce record guidance for Delaware.
• Delaware Background ChecksBackground-check and identity-research resources for Delaware.
• Delaware Court RecordsCourt, probate, and case-search resources relevant to family-history research.
• Military RecordsNational military and service-record research tools that can support family-history projects.