The December 1998 release of the Roots Surname List has more than 600,000 surnames submitted by about 75,000 genealogists. The master death index contains information on over 59.7 million Americans who were issued a Social Security number and for whom a lump sum death benefit is recorded through June 30, 1998. This database is a list of those citizens who have passed away as recently as December 1994 and received Social Security Benefits. It has over 60 million records. Includes steps for obtaining foreign or high-seas birth, death, and certificates of citizenship.
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Fran ois R. Velde A variety of information on heraldry and related topics, in the form of texts, images, and links. More than 300 articles and 1320 images. Includes lists of the 10 most common surnames, the 10 most common female first names, and the 10 most common male first names, as well as a search form which allows one to learn the frequency that a name appears in the 1990 U.S. census. OCTA is developing a database of the names of those who were part of the westward movement. The Forum maintains the largest genealogical collection in Oregon.