Maryland Genealogy Records

Maryland genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse MD 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.

• Archives of Maryland OnlineSearch government documents, such as city directories, early state, executive, fiscal, judicial, land, legislative, military and probate records
• Maryland Vital Records ArchivesUse digital access to locate images derived from microfilm copies of the index cards, then order certified copies
• Maryland State Archives and Libraries SearchSearch Maryland records of births, deaths and marriages, find family history centers that offer genealogy resources
• Maryland State Archives Guide to Government RecordsFamily history research from court records, finding dates of births and deaths, military records, probate records, land, immigration records

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

• Maryland Public Library Information NetworkResearch databases of newspapers, history resources
• National Archives Mid Atlantic Region for MarylandFamily history research at the Philadelphia regional facility, census, ship passengers lists, naturalization and military service records, court and..

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

• Maryland Historical Society Digital ResourcesArchival databases, African American cemeteries, death index, city directories, runaway slave ads, vital records indexes
• USGenWeb Archives MarylandResources available from the MD GenWeb project, such as county maps and family history centers, search the data archives

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