Simple Search<\/strong><\/p>\n To search all of the records available for your ancestor in our online archives start at the GenealogyBank homepage<\/a> and do a simple search for your ancestor\u2019s first and last name.<\/p>\n Advanced Search<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to narrow your ancestor search click the \u201cAdvanced Search\u201d link in the lower right next to the \u201cSearch Now\u201d button for expanded search options. The Advanced Search allows you to include and exclude keywords, as well as specify dates.<\/p>\n About Our Ancestor Search Options<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Ancestor\u2019s Last Name<\/strong><\/p>\n Enter the last name of the ancestor you are searching for. Try different name spellings and use wildcards to increase results (ex. Carol, Caroll, Car*).<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>First Name<\/strong><\/p>\n Enter the first name of the ancestor you are searching for. Try using different variations of your ancestor\u2019s first name to increase search results (ex. William, Will, Bill, Wm.).<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Include Keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are looking for a specific type of record and wish to decrease search results enter a relevant keyword such as your ancestor\u2019s occupation, university, hometown, etc.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Exclude Keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n If your search results contain irrelevant records for your ancestor, try narrowing your search by excluding keywords. For example, you may choose to exclude all records from a particular U.S. state by entering the state\u2019s name.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Date<\/strong><\/p>\n If you know the date or date range of the records you would like to retrieve about your ancestor enter it here. For example, search a date range spanning years of birth to death (ex. 1850-1930).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Added Since<\/strong><\/p>\n Use this handy feature to save you time. This drop-down menu lets you search only the new material added in the last month, sixty days or ninety days. This can be a real time-saver. If you\u2019d like to search all the records, you can still do so by selecting \u201cthe beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n New! Search Genealogy Records by Type<\/strong><\/p>\n Now you can search genealogy records by type so that locating the specific record you are looking for is quick and convenient. Here is a list of some of the genealogy records now searchable by type:<\/p>\n Give us a ring at 1-866-641-3297 if you get stumped in your ancestor search. We\u2019re always here to help. 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