Kansas Genealogy Records

Kansas genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse KS 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.

• Kansas State Archives and Libraries SearchResources for genealogists and family historians, search records for Kansas births, marriages and deaths
• Kansas State Library University Archives and ManuscriptsAssembled collection of important historical records from offices and individuals on campus starting with the State Agricultural College in 1863
• National Archives Central Plains Region for KansasContact Kansas City regional facility for genealogy and historical research, bankruptcy and court records and other federal government documents

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

• Kansas State Historical ArchivesGenealogists can explore family history using resources from research collections, including census, newspapers, official government, military and...
• State Library of Kansas Heritage ResourcesResearch federal censuses, family and local histories, tax lists, city directories, probate records, US Serials Set, Freedmans Bank and a collection..

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

• Kansas Historical Society Newspapers DatabaseSearch collection of all state newspapers published from 1875 on microfilm or in original form
• USGenWeb Archives KansasDigital library from the KS GenWeb project to locate statewide files, such as civilian draft registration cards, letters, memoirs, family stories of..

• Kansas Public Records HubReturn to the main Kansas public-record directory and browse more official record categories.
• Kansas Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce record guidance for Kansas.
• Kansas Background ChecksBackground-check and identity-research resources for Kansas.
• Kansas 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.