Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota) Newspaper Obituaries (1993 - Current)
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Bismarck Tribune Obituaries in Bismarck, North Dakota
The Bismarck Tribune has been keeping records for almost 150 years, and their archives are packed with information. If you're curious about your family's past in North Dakota, knowing how to search the Bismarck Tribune's obituaries is key.
Looking into Bismarck Tribune obituaries can help you:
- Discover new branches of your family tree.
- Connect with distant family members.
- Learn about the lives of your ancestors.
- Access nearly 150 years of local stories and history.
How to Search for Obituaries in the Bismarck Tribune
Just type in your relative’s last name and hit the "Search" button. This is a great way to start digging deeper into your family’s past.
If you want to do a more detailed search in the Bismarck Tribune obituary archives, follow these steps:
- Start with the full name of your relative. If you know their middle name, include it to get better results.
- Add a specific word like a school or town to focus your search.
- Leave out words that aren’t helpful to narrow down your results.
- Pick a range of years to look through. Since there are almost 150 years of records, this can help if your ancestor has a common name.
- Change how the results are sorted—you can see the best matches, the newest, or the oldest first.
Here are some tips to help you get the best results:
- Use details from more recent ancestors as clues to older ones.
- Try searching with initials as many old obituaries use initials instead of full names.
- Looking for a female relative? Search using their married name.
- Include common misspellings as old records often have spelling errors.
Other Resources You Might Find Useful:
- U.S. newspapers archives
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- Passenger lists
- Government publications
- Social Security Death Index
- Records on cultural and ethnic heritage
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