Our Arizona genealogists research on location. They will find and analyze the best records available to further your family history research. They can search the archives and libraries in Arizona, including:
- Arizona Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records
Collections from state, county and local government offices, boards and commissions as well as collections from private citizens and non-governmental groups; documents official actions of state, county and local governments and the private lives and accomplishments of people and organizations in Arizona - Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Genealogy Collection
Largest book and periodical collection in Arizona - Arizona Historical Society (AHS) Libraries and Archives Division
Collects, preserves, and makes available written, graphic and other material concerning Arizona’s history; includes manuscripts from 1860s to present - National Archives at Riverside
Records from 1850 to the 1980s, including architectural drawings, maps, and photographs - ASU Museums, Galleries & Collections
Historical writings and manuscripts about Arizona - Arizona State University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives from the holdings of its seven research repositories - University of Arizona Library
Rare books and unique archival materials on Arizona, southwest, and U.S./Mexico Borderlands; includes rare books, manuscripts, and photographs.
Our genealogists can do research projects of many sizes and for many budgets. We customize the amount of research provided according to your needs.
If you would like to learn how our genealogists can further your research, request a research quote.
Some of the major records sources that can be used for genealogy research in Arizona include:
- Birth, marriage, and death records have been recorded by the state government from 1909 to the present
- Federal census records were recorded every 10 years starting in 1860
- State, territorial, and colonial censuses were recorded beginning in 1796
- Land records were kept by the towns and counties from the time they were settled
- Probate records were kept by the local courts from 1850 to the present
- Churches kept records of the christenings, marriages, deaths, or other information about their members
- Newspapers were written in many areas and time periods that contain information such as notices of marriages, notices of death, and obituaries
- Military records
- Town and county histories about the settlers and their families
- Naturalization and citizenship records were recorded by the courts since 1838
- Ship passenger lists, tax lists, and town records were recorded for many areas
